People who are shocked at witnessing a murderer don’t naturally decide to hug the murderer and not the child witnessing the murder.
You seem incredibly invested in defending their actions.
Of course, if one views it as a kind of gang initiation, a “Welcome to the club” hug might make sense.
You keep replying to me. I keep answering your questions, what the hell do you want from me? To get the last word? Go ahead and take it.