[He sighs softly and leans against her, his hands coming up to hold on to her arm. He doesn't know when or how this became okay-- a girl touching him like this would be unthinkable at home, let alone one Sirius fancied. But it's not a sexual thing, it's nothing romantic-- it's just a hug, a physical way of expression affection, just as he'd do with any of the Marauders.
And maybe it's Raven's lingering influence that lets him relax into it; she'd taught him how to relax and enjoy physical contact, after all. How to not be so nervous. Or perhaps it's Sera herself; that she and he get along so well that they've gotten that comfortable with each other that quickly.
Mumbled:]
I don't know if you can. I don't know if anyone can. But I appreciate it.
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And maybe it's Raven's lingering influence that lets him relax into it; she'd taught him how to relax and enjoy physical contact, after all. How to not be so nervous. Or perhaps it's Sera herself; that she and he get along so well that they've gotten that comfortable with each other that quickly.
Mumbled:]
I don't know if you can. I don't know if anyone can. But I appreciate it.