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“Alright, alright,” Magnus holds his arms awkwardly out to the sides and waves one hand. “Bring it in.”

“Really?” Melmord raises one brow skeptically. 

“What am I going to do? Stab you? Get in here.”

Melmord crushes into his torso with enough force to knock the breath out of Magnus and make his chest hurt. He wraps his arms uncertainly around the other man, not quite sure anymore how this is supposed to work. After an awkward minute he realizes this isn’t going to end any time soon and starts to relax. 

“Jesus,” Melmord says, his cheek on Magnus’ shoulder. “You are one skinny motherfucker. It’s like hugging one of those wire monkeys.”

“...what?”

“You know? That one experiment where they put baby monkeys with the fake monkey mamas, one wire and one all soft and shit. To see if the monkeys wanted food or love more.”

“What the hell are you talking about, buddy?”

“Science, man.”

“So you’re saying...?”

He shrugs, arms tightening around Magnus’ ribs. “That I’d starve to death for a hug, I guess.” 

Magnus opens his mouth to reply but gives up.

Another minute passes and Magnus finds himself folding over, resting his chin on top of Melmord’s head. A little sniffle breaks the silence. 

“Dude. Are you crying?”

“Am I?” Melmord’s voice cracks. “Oh shit. Sorry man. It’s just...been awhile, you know?”

“Just...don’t get snot in my hair.” He squeezes the shoulders in his hold and rocks a little on his feet, the awkward embrace becoming something more genuine.