[ Oren's concern is honestly shocking. Hans is far from used to being fussed over, and physical displays of affection are so far from the norm that he doesn't know what to do, initially. It's so strange, hearing Oren of all people take the blame. Sure, if they'd split him from the plants maybe it would have gone away, but Hans has a feeling he would have resisted that too. ]

There was nothing you could have done.

[ He strokes Oren's back, melting into the embrace. It feels right. ]

I... I've been resting. [ Hiding. ] I went out to the mountains earlier this week, but I came right back.