[ He has to will himself to focus on the touch of her hand, as her touch has always comforted and soothed him in the past. But now, he is even more worried for her safety and well-being, even if the threat of Zenos has finally been put to rest. What if she does not fully recover from these latest wounds? He means to spare no expense nor effort in seeing her tended to and healed, but he remains fearful regardless. ]
Perhaps I shall. I have not spoken with him for very long at all, but I cannot help but think that he has his own very valuable insights to give, should he be willing. And he should feel as though he belongs to this family- your family. If I might assist in making him feel welcome, then I will do my best. As for your sister, perhaps when you are settled and resting, if you will allow me a moment or two to see to it that anything she and Raha need is provided...
[ He could make further comments concerning Zenos, but he decides that they have spoken of him long enough. ]
Now, let me tend to your other arm so that we might move on to addressing your other needs. [ His fingers brush lightly against her skin and they instinctively recoil once he feels how chilly she feels. Of course she must be, as she is wearing very little at the moment, and the fire is not presently going in the fireplace. ]
Allow me to bandage your other arm, and then I shall draw a bath for you, as you seem to be chilled. It would not do for you to become ill besides everything else you are dealing with.
[ It does not take overly long for him to gently unwrap the existing bandages, cleanse the skin with the still warm water, then rewrap the hurts with new ones. With that accomplished, he gives her a questioning glance as if asking if he might lift her from the bed and carry her to what will shortly be her waiting bath.
If she gives her approval, then he will gently lift her in his arms, only setting her down long enough for him to see that her bath is prepared. Once he is satisfied that the water is just warm enough, neither too hot nor cold, he moves to help her settle inside the tub. Once she is comfortable, he means to help soothe away any other hurts or discomforts with the warm water and careful touches. ]
going to fast forward a lil bit to the bath because someone only has one thing on his mind
Perhaps I shall. I have not spoken with him for very long at all, but I cannot help but think that he has his own very valuable insights to give, should he be willing. And he should feel as though he belongs to this family- your family. If I might assist in making him feel welcome, then I will do my best. As for your sister, perhaps when you are settled and resting, if you will allow me a moment or two to see to it that anything she and Raha need is provided...
[ He could make further comments concerning Zenos, but he decides that they have spoken of him long enough. ]
Now, let me tend to your other arm so that we might move on to addressing your other needs. [ His fingers brush lightly against her skin and they instinctively recoil once he feels how chilly she feels. Of course she must be, as she is wearing very little at the moment, and the fire is not presently going in the fireplace. ]
Allow me to bandage your other arm, and then I shall draw a bath for you, as you seem to be chilled. It would not do for you to become ill besides everything else you are dealing with.
[ It does not take overly long for him to gently unwrap the existing bandages, cleanse the skin with the still warm water, then rewrap the hurts with new ones. With that accomplished, he gives her a questioning glance as if asking if he might lift her from the bed and carry her to what will shortly be her waiting bath.
If she gives her approval, then he will gently lift her in his arms, only setting her down long enough for him to see that her bath is prepared. Once he is satisfied that the water is just warm enough, neither too hot nor cold, he moves to help her settle inside the tub. Once she is comfortable, he means to help soothe away any other hurts or discomforts with the warm water and careful touches. ]