*Don’t have to tell them twice! Tam /bolts/ for Quin, dropping to his knees at the last minute to /wrap/ his brother in a tight HUG. Quin HUGS back, burying against his brother’s shoulder – he’s shaking, scared and trying to keep it together for the sakes of the others.*
Quin: I-I’ll be okay, Tam. I’ll be all right. The police captain has promised to keep track of me, and come get me when my time is up.
Tam: He’d /better/… *muffled against Quin’s shoulder*
*Patch will approach as well, bringing Rihn with him. The two will embrace the brothers between them, the four in a tight huddle centered on their bard.*
Quin: Take care of each other . . . take care of each other . . .
Patch: Always, lad. Always.
Rihn: *voiceless sobbing*