[He's not a man known for touch. On the contrary, the Piemaker is very much against touching other people, for fear of making lasting connections, or worse.
But the sight of Esther near tears is enough to crumple his resolve. His shoulders slump, and he awkwardly extends his arms out in an offer of an embrace]
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But the sight of Esther near tears is enough to crumple his resolve. His shoulders slump, and he awkwardly extends his arms out in an offer of an embrace]