Maru was not used to being hugged. At all. He could count on one hand the amount of times he'd been hugged in his very long life, and still have fingers left over. So when small arms went around his neck, Maru wasn't sure what to do. He just remained there, kneeling and looking a bit surprised.

It took him a handful of seconds before he awkwardly moved a hand to even more awkwardly rest it upon the girls back. Maybe she would be able to teach him how to hug as well?

"You're so strange..." Maru mumbled, looking down at pink hair. "... Actually wanting to fight with a vampire... But if it's strength you want. When you're ready. I can give you a weapon, too..."