[[So sorry! RL got a little busy with exams.]]
He didn't react to the arm Will moved behind him, inside he welcomed it actually, it was positive reinforcement that maybe that night before his release wouldn't be the last time, for them. It was a good point, well made. The fact that they'd trusted each other, that Dec had actually felt comfortable enough to make that first move on a guy like Will Murphy? It spoke volumes. As did Will admitting he missed Declan - if he were honest he hadn't even expected him to voice that much.
He also hadn't expected Will to find anyone else inside to replace him; the trust needed, the respect? It had taken them a long time to work up to it and Declan hadn't expected Will to find another breathing soul he had that with, not while locked up. Now he was out? Was a whole different story. He shrugged non-committed, not knowing how Will would react to finding out he hadn't. "Let's just say you're a hard act to follow." He told him simply, instead.