Emotions weren’t Gage’s thing. Working under Colter, he never really experienced it.

So when he saw you sobbing on your bed that day, he was certainly distressed, an unfamiliar feeling for him.

“B-boss? Are…ya feeling alright?” Gage asked in a whisper.

…

“Oh g-goddamnit! Of course you’re not alright, you’re crying!” He mustered out after a moment.

He finally knew what to do.

Gage began to hug you as tightly as he could. Affection was foreign to him, but with you? It felt right.