[Faize takes the folder but does not immediately open it. Rather, he fixes Hinata with a sympathetic look. He doesn't have to understand exactly what the Reserve Course is to tell how much that knowledge hurts Hinata. And "talentless" is enough for him to sort of get the picture, anyway. After as much as the other boy has talked up his fancy school and what a big deal it is to go there...]
[He sets the folder aside for now, getting to his feet and taking a few steps to close the gap between them.]
My apologies, if this is somehow the incorrect response to this situation... [You're getting a hug, Hinata. A slightly awkward one around your shoulders because Faize is still getting the hang of this hugging thing and also you're sitting down (at least that closes the height gap somewhat) but...a hug all the same. Because according to you, this is what Earthlings do when someone is upset?]
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[He sets the folder aside for now, getting to his feet and taking a few steps to close the gap between them.]
My apologies, if this is somehow the incorrect response to this situation... [You're getting a hug, Hinata. A slightly awkward one around your shoulders because Faize is still getting the hang of this hugging thing and also you're sitting down (at least that closes the height gap somewhat) but...a hug all the same. Because according to you, this is what Earthlings do when someone is upset?]