[Nods a little, pulling away from his shoulder enough to wipe at his eyes absently, glad he's here and just. that he doesn't have to explain it to him, either, since he knows Merlin feels it, too.]
[After a few moments he pulls back completely, wiping at his face a little, but his other hand holding tight to him, at his back, keeping him close even as he refuses to look at him, head ducked]