[Tek hadn't been planning on returning to the affectionate, familiar proximity that they'd had going on before he'd violently murdered someone, but then Tonic laughs at his joke and says volumes by bumping into him a little.

that is probably what finally wraps up the whole encounter in his head. a thing of his was threatened, he defeated the problem, and now that thing is his again. it's all okay. he can calm down again.

so, it's a compulsive gesture when he reaches to put his arm around Tonic's waist again. and he doesn't let the moment linger before he nods down the avenue toward the end of the block.]

And we can continue to explore and shop if you'd like... but the thought of soaking somewhere warm and quiet is suddenly very appealing to me. I think I may have pulled a muscle or something...