Hugs? Tobias was all about hugs, even this sad. He'd already tried the chocolate trick though, because he'd discovered before how it made him feel better. Since this perpetual sadness, though, the chocolate had done nothing and the let down and hopeless feeling and realising that nothing was going to make it better had made things worse and... yeah... no chocolate.

But yes to hugs.

Even though he felt like his energy had been completely and utterly drained, Tobias turned and gave Minerva, who still had her arms loosely around him, a teeny smile of thanks. Because she'd protected him. Everyone had. He was super grateful too. And now he wanted in on that big hug.

Ducking out of Minerva's arms, Toby willed for all of his energy and walked the few feet to reach Professor James and Ella, which seemed like it may as well have been a thousand miles with how worn out he felt.

But then he was THERE and he buried himself right in the middle of the hug!opening, between Professor James and Ella.

"Thanks... everyone," came Toby's muffled voice. You know, thanks for the whole soul saving thing.

Tobias was now very glad his face was hidden because his lip was wibbling and his eyes were all watering and his breath hitched a tiny bit but he kept quiet and just stayed in the middle of the hug.

Maybe he would try the chocolate thing again later.