[It's...nice. It's needed. Donnie's arms embrace her back, just as tightly. It's an embrace that holds an apology, and gratitude for her being there, as well as just for still being alive.
He nods once she releases him.]
Okay.
[He feels that annoying prickling in his eyes again, smile tight but still genuine as he gives another nod. He doesn't enter his room just yet, watching as she heads down the hall for a bit while the doors slide open a crack to admit him. Then he takes a breath as he turns, stepping inside.]
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He nods once she releases him.]
Okay.
[He feels that annoying prickling in his eyes again, smile tight but still genuine as he gives another nod. He doesn't enter his room just yet, watching as she heads down the hall for a bit while the doors slide open a crack to admit him. Then he takes a breath as he turns, stepping inside.]