audio (action for anyone who wants to hug charlie)

[charring]

[The device kicks on and Charlie's caught mid-sentence.]

---don't know you, though. Could you please let go of me?

[There's grumbling from someone and an apology and they head off and Charlie's speaking again, mumbling.]

Random as hell. Must be a cur---[Whatever is going on must be happening again because Charlie stops speaking for a moment, long enough to siiiiiigh.]

Th-thank you for the hug. Yes, I know you. You're a regular at the Jasmine Dragon. [Pause. Someone's speaking and they sound cheerful.] Yes, I'll see you tomorrow.

[Another pause. The person is talking again.] I don't always look like I need a hug. What are you talking about?

[And the device shuts off.]

[ooc: charlie's running errands. she's at the grocery store or a bookstore or on her way home. Hugs must happen to her. Yes. She will not burn anyone, I promise. Unless they hold on too long.]

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[charring]

[Howard needs a grocery shopping buddy and that buddy should be Charlie. That'd be kind of fun.

And by this point, Charlie's been hugged enough to actually expect this so Howard gets a hug in return.]

Hi, Howard.

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[latenightfondue]

[ It should be a thing. Shopping dates. The Charlie and Howard Shopping Show.

Except he doesn't let go as quickly as other people seem to be doing, sighing as he holds on, because he's a deprived man when it comes to comfort. ]

Lena. This ain't awkward, is it? 'Cause I'm having a problem stepping away.

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[Oh, Howard. Don't tell Lena that. It'd break her heart. She pulls away long enough to grin up at him.] It's not awkward at all. I'm being hugged by someone I know and trust. I'm okay with it.

[She shrugs then looks at him with mild concern.] Why? Is it awkward for you?

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[latenightfondue]

[ It's okay, he'll never tell. But he's returning the grin, pleased to see because so much has happened since he last did. ] Trust, huh? You're getting another one for that.

[ He pulls her back in, shaking his head, and even if he wanted to stop he doesn't think he can. He's got no will of his own. ] 'Course it ain't, I love getting a Lena hug.

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[charring]

Lena hugs are rare things, so I've been told. [Lets be honest, here. The only person she's fully hugged before today was Ed and he's been gone for a while.] And yeah, I trust you. I don't trust just anyone.

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[latenightfondue]

Didn't wanna mention it, but I could go for more than what I get. [ Up on the stage he can be as touchy-feely as he likes, but off it he's not usually as open. But with her it's not a show, and he finds it surprisingly pleasant. ] You and me both, sweetheart.