[The tears are actually kind of expected at this point. Athena cries at the drop of a hat, pretty much all the time. It's kind of fun finding new ways to make her bawl. The hug, however, is not expected and Rei finds herself squished against her friend Probably getting a faceful of boob letting out a little squeak of surprise. Her arms instinctively return the hug, and she rubs back. Because Athena, you're the one crying. =|]

Athena. I'm just...this isn't new to me. And it is for you and I can't help but admire your perseverance because hell...nearly normal person in my world is scared of me and you just shot a zombie without blinking, and that's way scarier than I am.