[His joke cut off as Cliff hugged him from behind. The simple gesture made him stiffen instinctively, not used to having anyone at his back, let alone being on the receiving end of affection. He lowered his eyes, relaxing slightly and managed to force a smile onto his face even if Cliff couldn't see it.]
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[His joke cut off as Cliff hugged him from behind. The simple gesture made him stiffen instinctively, not used to having anyone at his back, let alone being on the receiving end of affection. He lowered his eyes, relaxing slightly and managed to force a smile onto his face even if Cliff couldn't see it.]
...I wasn't the one who vanished.