He stops moving when he feels the pressure against his back.

Aaron stoops, a moment later, and sets the cloak down.

He turns, and looks down at Julien. He is sad, but not out of hurt to himself. Aaron knows he's the one who always leaves -- his pulses are notoriously unstable, and it's upset Julien before. This is the worst of them all. Protesting how unfair it is will do no good, but it is. All Julien has said is already forgiven.

Arms wrap around Julien's neck.