(his hand doesn't leave. he knows how calming it can be, to have numbness quiet a storm when his touch is involved. the awkward patting evolves into a similarly awkward caress of his palm making circling motions against scott's back, his chin tucking on the top of the boy's head.

this most likely is regarding the mind-controlling case, not a fight any of them had any control or will over. a moment that he thinks, because, he too has hurt kotone.)

Koto-chan is much stronger than she looks, you know. I've hurt her before, unfortunately. I will say, nothing will be solved if you avoid her. If you reach and she pulls away, give her time. It's all she ever needs.