[it's good, soft and comforting and exactly what he needs until he manages calming back down again. he takes a few slow, measured breaths, exhales steadily then withdraws just enough to upturn his attention so he can ask,] Is it okay if we sit down?
[because his legs sort of feel like they're going to give out if they don't, which would be truly embarrassing (and another unnecessary thing they'd have to worry about).]
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[because his legs sort of feel like they're going to give out if they don't, which would be truly embarrassing (and another unnecessary thing they'd have to worry about).]