Teddy?

[Billy's voice is soft, hesitant, and he ducks his head to get a look at his face. That reaction is... not what he expected, though he doesn't know what he did expect if not this. Teddy's crying. He made Teddy cry. How often does that happen?

Teddy never cries.]

Teddy- Teddy, no-

[He shifts his hand to wind around to the back of Teddy's neck, pulling him into a one-armed hug, the best he can offer with the other arm still injured. He hadn't wanted this. He hadn't wanted it at all.]

Teddy, I'm sorry... don't cry, I'm really sorry... please...

[God, he's such a fool. All the power in the world and he can't keep his stupid mouth shut. He's still hurting Teddy even when he's trying his hardest not to.]

I won't... I won't do anything, I won't say anything, just please don't cry...