[Everywhere aches, but the right side of his back where claws slashed through skin like butter stings now that attention has been brought to it. Stiffly, he shrugs the haori off and ties it tightly around his back and right shoulder for compression. Once that's finished, he gives his mangled right hand a wry look; at least it's still functional.]
I'll be okay, so don't worry about me.
[He gives the child a pat on the head, then pushes himself onto his feet.]
You did good, hanging on all the way. Now let's get going before the bear sniffs us out again.
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[Everywhere aches, but the right side of his back where claws slashed through skin like butter stings now that attention has been brought to it. Stiffly, he shrugs the haori off and ties it tightly around his back and right shoulder for compression. Once that's finished, he gives his mangled right hand a wry look; at least it's still functional.]
I'll be okay, so don't worry about me.
[He gives the child a pat on the head, then pushes himself onto his feet.]
You did good, hanging on all the way. Now let's get going before the bear sniffs us out again.