[He lets Archer pull him forward, though he's admittedly...more than somewhat confused and for a long moment he just sort of allows it rather than actively participating; at the same time, he'd flinched a bit at the initial touch, but he doesn't move to try to push Archer off, either. He simply lets Archer hug him until he has his bearings; this sort of thing is always a bit of a production, as he goes, especially when what emotions he has are running high.

But he loosens up eventually, settling his hands lightly on Archer's back.]

As I said, it isn't anything that I could discuss. I was under the impression that this would pass before now; it's more uncomfortable than painful. I'll be fine.

[The words are even, however, a bit too much so - less calm and more completely devoid of tone; he steps back a bit after a moment.]

This is extremely childish, I apologize; I don't...miss anything about Amestris normally, and bluntly put I'm aware that I shouldn't, given the situation, but it's just been difficult lately for some reason. It won't happen again.