"I heard you needed an embrace," Ormad grumbled. Although he was a cold being and he didn't like to admit vulnerability, he hesitantly opened his arms up to Rook. Wincing a little. He didn't like being soft, but here he was, still offering nonetheless. (themanofgloom)
Well, Rook wasn't expecting her comment would go anywhere. She didn't actually expect a hug, let alone from Ormad.
To be fair, was that she wasn't used to this anymore. The only hugs she got these days were from her mother and Erica (though she hugged just about anyone given the chance). Now she looked unsure.
"Well, I…" She took a tentative step forward, then another. Honestly, so much hesitation clashed with the intense warm aura that always surrounded her.
Truth be told, Rook still hugged like a little kid; Head low, arms squeezing as much as she could with all the tension that has been building up in her shoulders.
Or a duck. She also kinda resembled a duck.