[ The sympathy was difficult to see because he was still in the 'denial' phase of his mourning and didn't want to see anything that reminded him of his loss. As such, he closed his eyes and leaned lightly into Nico's hand. ]

I hung onto him a few times. Y'don't mind, yeah? [ He paused before he asked quietly. ] Y'don't mind if I do it again sometime? If he'll have me. If you'll both have me. [ Because it was hell sleeping on his own. ]