Gladio! [The strength of the Shield's reaction catches Ignis by surprise. He'd hoped that his friend's exhausted state might dull the pain a little. Of course, it couldn't be that easy.
Adrenaline does a lot to push back exhaustion and clear the mind, even if it does leave it all the fuzzier once it's run its course. Still, Ignis is glad that the shock clears his mind enough that he draws his hands straight back away from the wound instead of jolting into it and causing Gladio more pain.
Carefully, he sets aside the cloth and the bowl, bring a damp hand up to cradle the side of Gladio's face.]
Easy. I'll be quite cross with you if you give yourself a concussion on top of this.
[His thumb rubs gently over the Shield's cheek, movements slightly unsteady as the short burst of adrenaline starts to fade already.]
There is enough healing magic in the bandages that neither stitching or packing will be needed. Just be strong for me a little bit longer.
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[The strength of the Shield's reaction catches Ignis by surprise. He'd hoped that his friend's exhausted state might dull the pain a little. Of course, it couldn't be that easy.
Adrenaline does a lot to push back exhaustion and clear the mind, even if it does leave it all the fuzzier once it's run its course. Still, Ignis is glad that the shock clears his mind enough that he draws his hands straight back away from the wound instead of jolting into it and causing Gladio more pain.
Carefully, he sets aside the cloth and the bowl, bring a damp hand up to cradle the side of Gladio's face.]
Easy. I'll be quite cross with you if you give yourself a concussion on top of this.
[His thumb rubs gently over the Shield's cheek, movements slightly unsteady as the short burst of adrenaline starts to fade already.]
There is enough healing magic in the bandages that neither stitching or packing will be needed. Just be strong for me a little bit longer.