[No, no no no, this isn't how things should go, not at all. Kel gives the other a big squeeze, feeling even more protective of him even if it may be... a wrong feeling to have, considering they're basically the same age.

He keeps holding onto him for a moment before pushing back and shamelessly cupping the other's face between his hands, trying to be as reassuring as possible.]

Don't. I left you alone for four years, I'm the one who needs to apologize to you. I promise I will not let that happen again, though.

[His shoulders are much larger, he knows he can be there for both Hero and Sunny now. And Aubrey too, even if she's... fierce and independent.]