Dan blinked at the sudden hug before hugging back, although he was careful not to squeeze too much. Loki was stronger than he was and he didn't want to accidentally break any of his dad's ribs. "Thanks," he said quietly, "it's good to look like I should again." Plus the hug chased away any lingering whisps of nightmares.
It did not get rid of the roque mallet in the corner of the room, though. He continued to ignore it.