( the effects of the toxin won't wane from verbal reassurances, so he won't offer more than he deems necessary.
she needs to wash off whatever particles remain lingering on her body and her clothes first; then he'll take her to the aid station to do a more thorough checkup. he doesn't believe whatever is currently infecting the camp to be highly lethal or dangerous, but he can't be certain of its lasting effects.
without access to the original source, he can only observe and speculate for now.
his gaze lowers to their clasped hands, but he doesn't pull away even as she tightens her grip. instead, he starts to lead her towards the showers. )
Have you seen any of the others? ( time to distract. ) I thought I was alone.
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she needs to wash off whatever particles remain lingering on her body and her clothes first; then he'll take her to the aid station to do a more thorough checkup. he doesn't believe whatever is currently infecting the camp to be highly lethal or dangerous, but he can't be certain of its lasting effects.
without access to the original source, he can only observe and speculate for now.
his gaze lowers to their clasped hands, but he doesn't pull away even as she tightens her grip. instead, he starts to lead her towards the showers. )
Have you seen any of the others? ( time to distract. ) I thought I was alone.