[A friendly smile was always the way to address everything, right? Right. It was a rather typical mask that he was getting better and better at applying when needed. Yet despite that, it was still slipping away.

Kuma lightly nuzzled Jack before finally moving to offer more room since he was taking up as much space as possible. For a little bear, he sure knew how to optimise his space.]

I- I know. I just... it's twice now. And I thought I'd be more understanding but it still hurts just as much as the last. [Subtly, he moved closer somehow.]