Seth doesn't move away, doesn't flinch or try to avoid Daniel. He doesn't move to look at him either. Doesn't do much of anything except breathe, because currently just doing nothing is challenge enough, and it would be even harder to do something.

Chances are he'll have to hear Daniel reaffirm his desire to help more than once after this, but right now it's helping, even if Daniel isn't doing anything but letting Seth know he's there for him. Even if there's not much to be done about what's past, it's an acceptance, and a promise he won't bolt as fast as things get a bit rough.

After several long moments, Seth nods. "Thanks," he answers quietly, relieved that his voice doesn't sound quite as hoarse as he'd feared.