[Hal kneeling down to his level actually gives him something to focus on, at least, rather than just the sound of his voice. Blue eyes lift and meet Hal's gaze for a moment, shoulders jerking a little, breath hitching like he might cry.
Maybe it's a bad idea. He's still unstable, trying to re-center himself back in the real world, so to speak. But he shuffles forward on his knees anyway, and puts his arms around Hal, and buries his face against his shoulder.
Touching someone solid, real, actually does seem to help him stay solid and stable too, because the vibrating gradually stops, though his breathing remains unsteady.]
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Maybe it's a bad idea. He's still unstable, trying to re-center himself back in the real world, so to speak. But he shuffles forward on his knees anyway, and puts his arms around Hal, and buries his face against his shoulder.
Touching someone solid, real, actually does seem to help him stay solid and stable too, because the vibrating gradually stops, though his breathing remains unsteady.]