Mm...I guess. Though I've had a lot of time to think about it. Maybe I've changed my mind. [He tucked away the book and looked indifferent to the fact that they were still stuck, as if maybe, now that Youth had been silent all this time, Bell was contemplating reneging on their agreement.]

But I suppose I do have other things to do. [A sigh, mostly for show.]

So, go ahead. Get it over with. [And so he sat, not looking any more hug-ready than before, waiting. He certainly wasn't going to initiate the hug.]