[He hesitates. There's something about the less formal embrace that makes him feel as if this is borderline inappropriate to do in public. But a glance around reveals no one's watching, and as much as JC won't admit it, he's too touch-starved to turn the offer down. He sits down beside her and cautiously wraps an arm around her, unsure how to start a proper cuddle.]

If you were to end up in that state, I would hope I'd be able to help you somehow. Snap you out of it, before you do something you regret.