[ He shouldn't. He should-- he should pull away, should stay away from Chris to make sure he doesn't hurt him.

But he leans in, instead.

Leans in and clings on tighter, wings folding in tight so that he can get in closer.

(he doesn't want this)

(but he wants to hurt Chris less)

He curls his tail in close, too. ]

I--

I won't hurt you. I won't.

I have to... I have to keep you safe, you're special, I can't let anything hurt you...