"You don't need to apologize!" The words are offended, almost harsh as Garrot's arms wrap tighter around Gail. One hand goes gently around the back of his head, while the other starts to gently rub his back. They're lucky Garrot's got long arms or else this could be awkward.

"There's nothing wrong with crying, everyone does it." He sighs, almost happily. "I mean, I was crying just yesterday!" Sure, it was from a trauma- and rage-induced breakdown but that's not a detail he needs to share. "So take as long as you want. Let it all out." And then he gets back to focusing on that hug.