[w o w and here he usually just stiffens when surprised hugged! Sweet darkness, he probably should have expected it with that bear hug, but he's suddenly glad he boosted his defense on this particular asterisk. The Ninja still feels his heels leaving the ground a bit because that sure was a "rolled an 8 before adding physical defense" hug, before hugging him back with a "12". Before letting go.]

Yeah, figured it'd be good to know? [He rubs the back of his neck once free.] Definitely cheaper than delivery, though I might make an exception once or twice.