It was ironic that Rhys didn't do what he wanted then, since in that instant all that Kurloz wanted was a hug to feel comforted. Still, he kept still and obediently looked up into Rhys' eyes. He felt raw and exposed which shouldn't have been the case considering he'd just seen Rhys' memory, not vice versa, but it had clearly been an ordeal for the both of them to some extent.

When Rhys leaned in and used that gentle voice, Kurloz nodded mutely, squeezing his eyes shut because they felt like they might be watering and he didn't want to show more of his weakness to the professor. He didn't realise he was leaning in just a bit closer towards Rhys, but at least he wasn't drawing away.