It's fine, it's fine. Take your time Yota... but quickly. The dramatics at taken in stride, particularly when they become... well obviously genuine instead of suspiciously over the top.

"You've no need." This time Elidibus awkwardly crouches just so Yota is not going to fall. "I ask you release me though. I'm not accustomed to being embraced so familiarly."

It's not the sobbing tears that are wrecking his shirt that troubles him. Public displays of affection are, on the other hand, a little out of his comfort zone. And dignity. And general personal experience.

"We must see if your brother is here, after all."

please let go