Anakin only paused for a second. He hadn't expected Ben to want that. It's not like they were overly physically expressive in their friendship. And he hadn't minded, touch was kind of a weird thing for Anakin now that he was still trying to re-navigate.

However, the circumstances being what they were, Anakin didn't really hesitate once the request fully register.

"Absolutely."

He stood up and crossed the distance between them. He didn't have anything more to say, just an honest, solid hug.