[They're handling themselves well, and that's what worries Wade. This is not the attitude of children who are hurt, or even children who are free of hurt. It's the attitude of children who are hurt and are trying not to show it. Have had practice in not showing it, in fact. Wade files it away for future reference. The two of them look too done in to be called out on it now.]
Would it be okay if I... y'know. Took a look? I've got some... some stuff here--
[His hands dig into the pouches at his belt, bringing out some bandages and band-aids that he'd been saving for... well. For a rainy day, he guesses. Lord knows he never needs them.]
I promise I ain't gonna lay a finger on either of you without your say-so, okay? Cross my heart. I just wanna make sure it's not too bad. Your injuries, I mean. Sometimes it's hard to tell when you're the one who's hurt. Believe me, I know.
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Would it be okay if I... y'know. Took a look? I've got some... some stuff here--
[His hands dig into the pouches at his belt, bringing out some bandages and band-aids that he'd been saving for... well. For a rainy day, he guesses. Lord knows he never needs them.]
I promise I ain't gonna lay a finger on either of you without your say-so, okay? Cross my heart. I just wanna make sure it's not too bad. Your injuries, I mean. Sometimes it's hard to tell when you're the one who's hurt. Believe me, I know.
...Izzat okay?