[the sympathy works - the care works, her steady hands and focused expression. following her movements rather than the needle helps calm his nerves; her broadcasting every action lulled him into something close to comfort.]
[she needed this. who'd want it? she'd be useful. he's... also helping, albeit indirectly.]
[that was good enough, right now.]
[--- he'd flinch on the needle's entry, one leg jumping, but aside from a quiet ow, he wouldn't make any further noises until she finished.]
no subject
[she needed this. who'd want it? she'd be useful. he's... also helping, albeit indirectly.]
[that was good enough, right now.]
[--- he'd flinch on the needle's entry, one leg jumping, but aside from a quiet ow, he wouldn't make any further noises until she finished.]