Theo didn't like what Greg said, disregarding the fear that Theo felt, but the soothing rocking did it's work and he calmed back down again, licking dry lips in a nervous habit. His tummy hurt and he lowered his hand from the hole that Greg had assured him wasn't there in his chest to rub at it uncomfortably.
He nodded at the question and lifted his head up, lips pursed to kiss like a little boy asked to kiss Auntie on the cheek at Christmas parties - not that there had ever been Aunties or parties for him before.