[They'd come a ways from glaring at each other in an ice cave and trying to huddle for warmth. He'd come to crave her presence and approval in a way that scared him. It reminded him of how desperately he'd wanted his parents to see him.]
Do you want me to stay?
[He finally asks, fearing she might actually send him away and hoping she won't.]
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[They'd come a ways from glaring at each other in an ice cave and trying to huddle for warmth. He'd come to crave her presence and approval in a way that scared him. It reminded him of how desperately he'd wanted his parents to see him.]
Do you want me to stay?
[He finally asks, fearing she might actually send him away and hoping she won't.]