The older man reached out, as if to straighten the strands, but hesitated before making contact. The young Horcrux had noticed that them being close had eased him, but that Voldemort was reluctant to give in to that comfort. Was that trained behaviour, Harry wondered, or general reluctance to accept a comforting touch because he had not experienced something similar in the past? "Let me try something," he requested quietly. Frowning, the other nodded after a moment, making the young man scoot closer, resting his head on the Dark Lord's shoulder. Tom stiffened but said nothing.