"Yeah..." He nods, it's very comforting, it feels wonderful just to let himself have that. And now how could he possibly let it go.

His grip is too tight. Like he's trying to pull you right into his chest, as if you could turn into a phantom and be kept there forever...

Is it okay, Aradia? It can't be, right? But are you going to tell him he to stop and not provide care to him??