[call him literally anything and he'll respond like a dog,

but he laughs at that! he doesn't seem to mind the affection, and will just move to wrap his arms around her waist in an embrace in return! and buzen gives good hugs - like he genuinely wants to warmly hold the person he's got in his arms. she gives him a squeeze and he'll do the same! though when he relaxes, his hold is still clearly loose enough that she can pull away whenever she wants.

he's just also not gonna pull away first]

Glad to hear it - it sounds like things are gonna get a little tense here, so I hope you'll be able to take care of yourself.