[Zack is expecting Leon to either pull further back or take his hand but he doesn't expect to be touched and not with such a shakey hand. The man is clearly very upset and this is very out of the normal protocol but he can adapt and so he leans into the touch, closing his eyes for a moment and smiling.] Yeah, it's me buddy. It's Zack. I'm here.
[He opens his eyes once more and places his own hand over the one on his face but Leon drops it before he can. Instead he does now reach for that hand and entwine their fingers together.] It's fine, I'm okay with this Leon. You aren't the first I've seen have issues sleeping like this. I'm actually trained in it, that's why I invited you over. I just thought if I told you that earlier you might avoid it but I want to help you. Is it okay if I hug you? Tell me what you need right now and keep the steady breathing okay? You're doing great.
[He keeps encouraging him, smiling the entire time as a way to show how honest he is in this moment. He does mean it that Leon's doing good. He wishes he could just wrap him in his arms and take all the pain away right now.]
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Date: 2023-11-12 04:18 pm (UTC)[He opens his eyes once more and places his own hand over the one on his face but Leon drops it before he can. Instead he does now reach for that hand and entwine their fingers together.] It's fine, I'm okay with this Leon. You aren't the first I've seen have issues sleeping like this. I'm actually trained in it, that's why I invited you over. I just thought if I told you that earlier you might avoid it but I want to help you. Is it okay if I hug you? Tell me what you need right now and keep the steady breathing okay? You're doing great.
[He keeps encouraging him, smiling the entire time as a way to show how honest he is in this moment. He does mean it that Leon's doing good. He wishes he could just wrap him in his arms and take all the pain away right now.]