[He's just gone out to the deck when they reach him, and he smiles when they show, scratching at their heads and rubbing behind their ears. Scott straightens when Iris shows, just in time for that hug. It almost barrels him over, and he has to take a step back to steady himself.
It's just a surprise, at first, but then she speaks and suddenly he just misses his mom. He misses being excited about her being able to come to a game where he didn't have to sit on the bench, back before he understood everything.
Scott wraps his arms around Iris, hugging her tight.]
Thanks, Iris. [Shut up his voice isn't thick YOU'RE thick he's fine. Totally fine.]
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It's just a surprise, at first, but then she speaks and suddenly he just misses his mom. He misses being excited about her being able to come to a game where he didn't have to sit on the bench, back before he understood everything.
Scott wraps his arms around Iris, hugging her tight.]
Thanks, Iris. [Shut up his voice isn't thick YOU'RE thick he's fine. Totally fine.]