Clare wasn't too surprised Obito wasn't hugging back, he was a ninja and at that age where hugs were the most devastating thing in the world... but he still needed them, especially in whatever mood he was in.

"I know, I know, everyone's past is full of things they can't change. Even if they desperately want them to change," Clare restrained herself from any other form of mothering, but she was really tempted to pet his hair or something else stupid. "It's not exactly easy stuff to just deal with, and your plate happens to be loaded with even worse stuff."