Hux was shocked. Why was Bill being like this? Why was he afraid? Did he not recognize him?
He shuddered at the thought that his brother might have been treated so harshly as to influence his memories. He quickly got to his knees and wrapped his arms around him.
“Bill, it’s okay, it’s fine, you’re safe. It’s me. It’s Armitage. Do you remember?… I… I’ve come to get you. You’ll be fine now.”
It was… strange, but not unpleasant to have someone be kind to him. More surprising, like getting a package with a ton of credits and freaking out over what to do with them. Finally, he nodded, exhaustion winning out over his mistrust.
“Okay…” Techie at last answered, hesitation clear in his voice even as he slumped onto Armitage’s shoulder.
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