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In that single moment between them, they re-affirmed their friendship. He was not going anywhere, if she would let him remain at her side. He would urge her to follow him, to stay close. 

Glacial eyes softened just a touch, fixed on the tears on her cheeks. Closing the last of the space between them, he inched his nose close. Keeping a watchful eye out for a flash of teeth just in case. A nudge to a white cheek. An offering of a solid shoulder to rest on. Then a gentle flick of his tongue, to wipe away her hurt.