They can be uncomfortable together, he guesses. Things seem to be ending up like this a lot recently.

Still, Steven can't help but make the best of that hug as soon as he's got it. Just the warmth of Greg's touch is enough to sting, but Steven leans into it anyway, wrapping his arms around his dad in return. He doesn't know why all of this has been getting to him emotionally. Something about it just makes him feel so sad.

He hates that he can't help but cringe at the sensation of a huge, but the mushi inside of him are making it so Greg feels like an over-hot bowl of soup more than a comforting bit of warmth. He starts tearing up a little, finding it difficult to hold in.

"Thanks, dad," he says very quietly.