[No mockery, no disgust, no exasperation. Once again, Ryder just seems to get it and move on along. It's baffling and it's wonderful and he is so grateful for this strange and confusing girl.
If nothing else, it's the wiser thing to put this off. They've got a journey to make and one that will need to be done quickly.
Which also means this isn't the time to protest her tying things onto him, even if the closeness makes him flinch and stiffen. He doesn't stop her work, trying to move in whatever way accommodates. But still, he says softly--]
Be careful... please... don't touch any blood... even if it's dry...
[If there's one thing his soul can't afford it's to turn someone he'd call friend and in such a stupid way to boot.]
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If nothing else, it's the wiser thing to put this off. They've got a journey to make and one that will need to be done quickly.
Which also means this isn't the time to protest her tying things onto him, even if the closeness makes him flinch and stiffen. He doesn't stop her work, trying to move in whatever way accommodates. But still, he says softly--]
Be careful... please... don't touch any blood... even if it's dry...
[If there's one thing his soul can't afford it's to turn someone he'd call friend and in such a stupid way to boot.]