[Youth's eyes widened. Bell would go back on his word after... well, maybe he hadn't exactly given his word. But it had been close enough!] I have been silent all of this time! To change your mind would be very unreliable!
[He scrutinized Bell. Was he being teased? He wasn't sure, but it didn't matter too much. Bell was consenting to a hug at last. They could go free, and Youth could go see about ordering his outfit. Though a seated hug was odd. Oh well. Youth shrugged and scooted over.] I will have you know that a hug is not an unpleasant thing to be gotten over with! But I do not need to say it! I shall show you!
[So saying, he leaned over and embraced Bell firmly. It was a manly hug, there needed to be strength behind it. Besides, it seemed like Bell didn't know how good hugs were, which meant he didn't get hugged often. Youth could help make up for that!]
[Quicklog] And it is a magnificent finish line!
[He scrutinized Bell. Was he being teased? He wasn't sure, but it didn't matter too much. Bell was consenting to a hug at last. They could go free, and Youth could go see about ordering his outfit. Though a seated hug was odd. Oh well. Youth shrugged and scooted over.] I will have you know that a hug is not an unpleasant thing to be gotten over with! But I do not need to say it! I shall show you!
[So saying, he leaned over and embraced Bell firmly. It was a manly hug, there needed to be strength behind it. Besides, it seemed like Bell didn't know how good hugs were, which meant he didn't get hugged often. Youth could help make up for that!]