[That hesitation makes him anxious for some reason. For a split second his overthink works in a thought again, a what-if, a pointing finger-
The thought shatters as it hits a wall the moment Mikey embraces him, and Donnie tries not to seem too desperate when he pulls his own arms to hug back with just the briefest of squeezes. So much has changed but he doesn't ever want that to be so with his relationship with his brothers.
He tolerates the nuzzling with a mild grunt and a scowl to hide the warmth and relief he feels spread in his chest.]
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The thought shatters as it hits a wall the moment Mikey embraces him, and Donnie tries not to seem too desperate when he pulls his own arms to hug back with just the briefest of squeezes. So much has changed but he doesn't ever want that to be so with his relationship with his brothers.
He tolerates the nuzzling with a mild grunt and a scowl to hide the warmth and relief he feels spread in his chest.]
Good.