"I shall try, my dear," he said, awkwardly patting her arm.

I sat alongside him and awkwardly patted his back.

Aernath held her for a moment, then awkwardly patted her on the shoulder.

Derek awkwardly patted his back until the tears subsided.

David sent Slade a surprised look over her shoulder as he awkwardly patted her back.

Sharra embraced him again, and Jaxom awkwardly patted his shoulder.

He drew her into his arms and held her close, one hand awkwardly patting her back.

He stooped and patted awkwardly the smooth black head.

Close to tears, I leaned my forehead against his chest while he patted at me awkwardly.

Awkwardly patting her hair, he looked at the other two women over the top of her head.