[ It absolutely does. All the doubt he was feeling melts away, bringing sweet relief in its wake. He’s still uncertain - physical affection is SO new for him - but he manages to lean in just a little, and only be MOSTLY stiff instead of completely still. Kind of like how Hunter was back at the beginning before he figured out how to be loved. ]

I - I’m here. Yeah.

[ What does he say? He can’t think of anything. ]

—- Did he finally deliver the letter?