[Finally, Teddy lets go of the dog to scoot closer, and Optimus seems to know enough about the situation to not barrel right into the couch with the two of them, instead approaching slowly. And when Teddy's close enough to Billy's back...
He does hesitate for a moment, wondering if it's okay. There's a little twinge in his heart thanks to that, but he still decides to follow through. He leans in to wrap an arm around his shoulders, chin resting on one while his hand cups the other. Optimus decides to press up against his arm, which is just fine. In fact, he kind of likes it, being surrounded like this.]
... Thanks. Today was good. [He glances at Billy out of the corner of his eye.] You made it good.
[Action, October 21st]
[Finally, Teddy lets go of the dog to scoot closer, and Optimus seems to know enough about the situation to not barrel right into the couch with the two of them, instead approaching slowly. And when Teddy's close enough to Billy's back...
He does hesitate for a moment, wondering if it's okay. There's a little twinge in his heart thanks to that, but he still decides to follow through. He leans in to wrap an arm around his shoulders, chin resting on one while his hand cups the other. Optimus decides to press up against his arm, which is just fine. In fact, he kind of likes it, being surrounded like this.]
... Thanks. Today was good. [He glances at Billy out of the corner of his eye.] You made it good.