[As soon as Lighter touched his ears, half the tension seemed to leave Maxima's body. Sometimes there's no comfort that can surpass just bypassing the thoughts and striking right at the animal instincts. He leaned his head into the touch, appreciative both of the comfort willingly offered and the fact that he'd been understood without words.]
You are a good friend.
[Both to him and in general. Better that he deserved, really, though he knew better than to voice that where it could be shot down.]
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You are a good friend.
[Both to him and in general. Better that he deserved, really, though he knew better than to voice that where it could be shot down.]
...Thank you, then.