The privilege of growing up, one that Tim has his wars with, right now just means it's easier to do what he wants and not care what anybody else may think.
It's a little awkward, physically, because Malcolm is sitting and Tim is not, but he embraces the man regardless. He's careful of Malcolm's hands, he's careful to not press tight until or unless there's some permission. But Tim also just as quickly makes himself comfortable with pressing one side of his head to Malcolm's. He says, "It hurts to lose a friend this way. I know. And I'm so sorry, Malcolm. I know George was a friend of yours."
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It's a little awkward, physically, because Malcolm is sitting and Tim is not, but he embraces the man regardless. He's careful of Malcolm's hands, he's careful to not press tight until or unless there's some permission. But Tim also just as quickly makes himself comfortable with pressing one side of his head to Malcolm's. He says, "It hurts to lose a friend this way. I know. And I'm so sorry, Malcolm. I know George was a friend of yours."