She was...hugging him. He didn't understand why, standing there with a surprised look on his face. He didn't return it at first, instead blinking as he tired to imagine what on earth was going on. But after the shock began to wear off, he slowly returned that hug awkwardly.

He wanted to relax, but every muscle in his body continued to knot up. Still he clung to her for a moment, despite the shaky feeling in his arms.

"Sorry..." He said, a little calmer, but still clearly agitated. He wasn't really one for running to people, he realized, but Rowan was shockingly easy to turn to. Much to his own chagrin.