[hesitates, worrying his lip between his teeth for a moment. How much should he say? And - a perfidious little voice inside his head wonders - how much will Hikaru actually believe, if he does?]
It's safe.
[And he is careful to sound Absolutely Sure - if he's lucky, Hikaru won't question him and he'll be able to explain it later.
Disorientation… that was a sign of shock, wasn't it? Or concussion? Or both? His hand runs soothingly through Hikaru's hair, surreptitiously checking for a wound.]
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It's safe.
[And he is careful to sound Absolutely Sure - if he's lucky, Hikaru won't question him and he'll be able to explain it later.
Disorientation… that was a sign of shock, wasn't it? Or concussion? Or both? His hand runs soothingly through Hikaru's hair, surreptitiously checking for a wound.]
What school do we attend, Hikaru? What club?