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[ side hug ] a casual and friendly hug where one person puts their arm around the other's shoulder / waist [ back hug ] a hug where one person comes up to another and wraps their arms around them [ bear hug ] a tight, warm, and engulfing hug [ waist hug ] a hug where both partners put their arms around each other's waist and hold onto them [ welcome hug ] a hug given to someone as a form of greeting [ goodbye hug ] a hug given to someone before they leave [ reunion hug ] a hug where one leaps into their partner's arms after time apart [ quick hug ] a quick hug that's usually accompanied by a quick pat on the back [ unreciprocated hug ] a hug where one partner remains motionless while the other hugs them [ eye-to-eye hug ] a hug during which two people gaze into each other's eyes [ patting hug ] a hug where one / both partner(s) give a pat on the back [ cuddle hug ] a tight hug where both tightly hold onto each other and one snuggles into the other person's chest [ pickpocket hug ] a hug where they have their arms behind their partner's back and their hands in their pockets [ straddle hug ] a hug where one straddles their partner's waist who is holding them up and they both keep eye contact [ heart-to-heart hug ] a hug where the left arm is over the partner's right shoulder and the right arm around the partner's left side [ london bridge hug ] a hug where the upper bodies are close to each other but the lower bodies are kept apart [ head-on-shoulder hug ] a hug where one partner holds onto their partner's arm and rests their head on their shoulder [ twirl hug ] a hug where one twirls the other around while tightly holding onto them [ flirty hug ] a hug where one has their arms around their partner's neck and their head on their chest [ lingering hug ] a long-lasting hug between close friends or romantic partners [ comforting hug ] a hug given to someone to comfort them [ touch starved hug ] a careful hug given to someone after noticing some signs of touch starvation [ running hug ] a hug where both partners run into each other's arms [ surprise hug ] a hug where one catches the other off guard with an unexpected hug [ apology hug ] a sincere and heartfelt hug given to convey apologies [ group hug ] a hug that involves multiple people [ slow dance ] a type of hug where both partners are incredibly close to one another and sway to some music [ shoulder-to-shoulder hug ] a hug where two people stand side-by-side with their arms around each other's shoulders [ family hug ] a hug given between two family members [ no-words-needed hug ] a hug given when no more words are needed and they just want to be close to one another

The world feels lonely, desolate, and does she deserve any better? She is the cause of her sister's death, and now her parents are devastated, she's devastated, Kasumi's friends are-

Dr. Maruki says she can't blame herself, but who else is there to blame? No one else ran into the street and nearly got hit by a car, only to be protected and saved by their (slightly older) big sister. The driver didn't expect two young girls to run into the road, no one else could have stopped either of them, no one had the wherewithal to know what two teenage girls would be doing in the rain on a packed sidewalk.

It takes the sharp sound of her name to realize anyone was there and that the rain is no longer reaching her. She glances up, blinking away the tears as best as she can - and sees Goro Akechi in front of her, holding his umbrella over her. She barely knows him, has only seen him in passing when she and her sister had been on a daytime TV show at the same time as him, but he's quite popular. What does he want with her, of all people?

"Y-yes? Oh, s-sorry, were you wanting to s-sit here?" She stands, drenched, her glasses coated in raindrops. The bench is absolutely soaking, not anywhere someone would want to sit when it's raining, but she doesn't know what else he could want. Instinctively, she takes off her glasses to dry them on her shirt, but they come away simply streaked with water.

"Yoshizawa-san, you really shouldn't remain out here in the rain, I'm sure your parents are worried about you," Goro said in a soft tone, conveying the right amount of concern.

He's careful to keep himself from mentioning that they would be especially worried after what had happened. Goro didn't really want to make her feel worse than she already was. The girl had lost her twin sister, someone who had been intricately connected to her. A quiet part of his mind chimed that at least it was quick and, most likely, painless. He didn't know what it was like to lose a sibling, let alone a twin, and he wouldn't try to imagine it or compare it to when he discovered his mother dead.

Reaching into his pocket, the older teen brought out a handkerchief with a small embroidered white and black star in the corner and held it out to her.

Her brow furrows in thought as she lifts the Empress and Emperor cards and studies them carefully. Troubling. Even archetypes who take on supporter roles can still attack, even if weaker, but that means there are two strong attackers incoming, one of which can heal the other. It will certainly take a good team to keep their own healed while trying to mitigate the Empress's healing. And that's only if it turns out that they're actually a healer and a fighter, and not just two fighters.

She's pulled from her thoughts when Goro turns her initial question back on her, and it's only then that she realizes her tight her jaw had clenched while she thought about this upcoming battle. Sighing gently, she sets the cards back in their places, ensuring they're aligned precisely with the previous two, and leans back in her seat. She has long been taught to keep her back straight, her posture perfect, the perfect image of a perfect Kirijo leader. But right now, in the middle of the night with only Goro around, she allows herself to relax, to allow her spine to curve a bit as she settles back.

"I suppose you could say that," she says with a singular soft, humorless laugh. "My father wants to set up another meeting with..." Takeshi. Mitsuru wants nothing to do with him and his terrible attitude, but telling her father her concerns has seemingly fallen on deaf ears. He isn't a callous man, her father, but he's trying to do what's best for the future of the company, and Takeshi is a good candidate for financial and status backing. Mitsuru understands why, but she hates him.

Goro did not regret staying behind to cover her back. With the appearance of these Shadows it changed the usual rules and he would not risk leaving Mitsuru alone with no cover out in the open like that. It did not stop Loki from shifting restlessly from the sea of his consciousness, could practically see how the striped and sharp-edged Persona coiled with tension from inaction.

As Mitsuru begins to answer his question, the humorless laugh has the brunet straightening up in his seat and turning to fully look at her. Set up a meeting with who? Goro wonders silently. Who could this person that the redhead needs to meet at some point be? From the way she talks about it is enough to raise his hackles but he remains calm.

"It's not an issue, Mitsuru. After all, what are friends for if not to be able to complain about things that aggravates them," He assures her with a short chuckle and waving away her apology. She really needn't do that. "Besides, I remember you telling me on several occasions that it's perfectly healthy to talk about things that are weighing on the mind, lest the thoughts become too heavy. Non?"

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of loose quotes taken from various characters from hades (supergiant games). these quotes are from the first game of the series. writing/roleplaying prompts. from fluff to angst! feel free to edit as you see fit, especially since some are gendered.