[Mikey hugs back, burying his face in Casey's shoulder for the minute or so it's going to take for him to compose himself. Crying it out the way he'd like isn't a luxury he can afford right now--not when finding the rest of the family is still very much up in the air--so he's (relatively) quick to let go and force a watery smile.]
Thanks for telling me, Casey.
[It probably wouldn't have made Leo feel great to have his little brother burst into horrified tears at the sight of him, so that's one disaster avoided.]
And sorry if I scared you.
[That reaction was definitely because Mikey is so very badass and intimidating and absolutely nothing else. This whole family is doing great.]
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Thanks for telling me, Casey.
[It probably wouldn't have made Leo feel great to have his little brother burst into horrified tears at the sight of him, so that's one disaster avoided.]
And sorry if I scared you.
[That reaction was definitely because Mikey is so very badass and intimidating and absolutely nothing else. This whole family is doing great.]