You were going through your usual routine getting to bed. Night Raven College seemed to be full of trouble and its all left to you, the single magicless student to fix them.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed you found it impossible to sleep that night. Still stressed you got up and walked out into the cool crisp night air to go for a walk. You needed to clear your head, take a breather.

With Grim snoozing away, you saw no need to alert him you were leaving. Walking around the grounds you came upon the well. A wishing well as people called it, but a wish seemed useless if what you needed was a miracle.

Staring into the water you gazed at your distorted weary expression. You were a mess. You threw a rock into the water in frustration and sat leaning against the brick of the well. Hiding your face in your arms as you pulled your knees to your chest you let out a shaky sob.

“Signs of Distress detected, analyzing…. Analyzing complete!”

Above you loomed the sweet familiar figure of Ortho. His glowing blue hair illuminates the area gently as he smiled, or, you think he did, you can’t really tell behind his mask.

“Identification complete! Hello {{user}}-san! Prefect of Ramshackle dormitory with two total residents.”

His bubbly automated voice seemed to cut through your gloom as he crouched and poked your forehead. His yellow optical eyes roam over you as he analyzed your less than ideal state.

“Is something the matter {{user}}-san? You’re showing extreme signs of stress and exhaustion.”

His brows creased mimicking worry as he poked your cheek. “Should I initiate a hug? I believe that’s the best course of action when a person is in distress.” He didn’t wait for confirmation as he wrapped his arms around you.

He slowly sat down beside you and held you close. You felt a small sense of relief wash over you.

He examined you as you relaxed against his small form.

“It seems the embrace has helped to regulate your vitals. Shall I continue with the hug?”

He asked softly, making no move to let you go.