[He's almost surprised she didn't just let herself in. Almost. But he'll take whatever progress he can get, so he opens the door, sliding an arm around her waist almost before the door is closed again. He can't tell her 'I would never let them hurt you,' because he did, they did, and he barely even understood the enormity of it. So he holds her instead, kisses her, because it's the best quiet comfort he can give.]
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