"Thank you," he returned, just as softly. One final little squeeze in the hug and then he leaned back, giving Louie a smile. It faded after a moment though and he sighed, glancing down at his hand. It had been wrapped from wrist to middle knuckles, and he carefully flexed his fingers as he stared.

"That doesn't make what I did right, though. Fraggles don't solve problems with their fists, even if it is a bully issue. I just got so caught up in the moment, and I lost my head."