Sepiroth flinches a little when Shawn jumps. “I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you..” he says softly, looking down as Shawn wipes his eyes. Sepiroth does this out of respect, for he knows that if he was the one who cried he would want no one to see it. He smiles weakly when Shawn hugs the bear tightly, happy that Shawn seems to take comfort from it. He keeps the smile on his face when Shawn looks surprised at the contact, he tries not to let Shawn know the emotional pain he's in. 'I can't even touch someone to comfort them..' Sepiroth thinks sadly.<br/><br/>Sepiroth nods in understanding when Shawn says he doesn't want to talk, he nods with a soft sigh. “I can understand why they don't lock, but it would be nice if paitent's were at least given the option.” he agrees and shuts his eyes for a few moments before opening them again. “it's a story my mother had wrote for my half brother.. it's a nice one, I used to listen to her reading it out to herself in preparation..” Sepiroth then began to tell the story of the lonely caterpillar who eventually became the most beautiful butterfly of all, though he added more humour and happiness for Shawn's sake.<br/><br/>***<br/><br/>Sepiroth had got to the part in the story where the Cattipiller and his loverable friend the Mayfly had found the castle of the Spider Queen when Shawn fell asleep. Sepiroth takes a deep breath and rubs his throat with his free hand- he's never talked as much. Sepiroth's shoulders tense when the door's knocked and opened, he watches the other male carefully. 'that must be Leo..' he thinks to himself. He nods. “I'm sure Shawn will be grateful for the clothes.” he says quietly, deciding not to let it be known that Shawn's told him anything. Sepiroth's perfected the art of hiding his feelings and thoughts most of the time, making him a good secret keeper. Sepiroth's cheeks flush a little. “I thought a stuffed animal might be useful to hasten his recovery, since I don't think the hospital would allow me to bring a real animal in.” Sepiroth nods at Leo's words about Shawn's father. “I understand..” Sepiroth says, flinching a little at the contact before adding. “good night.” as the door's softly closed.