Remus saw the hurt on Sirius' expression, but still couldn't help but cough out a joyless laugh. In no way had Remus intended on making Sirius uncomfortable, and now knowing that he visibly had, Remus didn't know how to react other than to further downplay his own discomfort. When he continued, his voice was breathy and laughing, in a way that might indicate chest pains. "Sirius, I'm fine, don't look a me like tha-"<br/>Suddenly, Sirius' arms were around him again, effectively managing to stop him dead in his tracks. Yet again, Sirius' touch seemed to undo a  week old knot in his back. The immediate relief of the tension in the small of his back made Remus let out an involuntary, almost pitiful groan.<br/>"Merlin," he muttered, after having taken in a deep, shaky breath. Finally, Remus moved to reciprocate the touch, feeling just how easier he managed move his arms up around Sirius' shoulder, no longer feeling the constraint in his back. "That's been a bitch for days."