weepingstar:

headcanon: Graves being very casually affectionate which just surprises Credence to his very core. Being the serious man he is, he would never be so casual with any of his colleagues, and doesn’t particularly know anyone well enough outside of work. 

Graves ruffling Credence’s hair, Graves pulling Credence in for a hug, Graves rubbing Credence’s arm when asking him a question. Graves just being an absolute secret softy for Credence. 

Credence going slightly crazy because he LOVES being touched by Graves but he really, really doesn’t know how to properly reciprocate. So often he just stays stock still and let’s Graves stroke his cheekbone absentmindedly or sit with his thigh pressing against Credence’s without comment. 

Credence eventually starting to seek Graves out when he wants attention, pushing his head more firmly against Graves’ palm when stroking his hair, sitting closer still to Graves on the sofa.

The two of them, in every sense, cuddling, while listening to the wireless. Credence coming to know touch which isn’t harsh or painful and seeking out love which is just right there in the form of Graves. 

BIG SOFTIES BEIN BIG SOFTIES.