[The tremble in his brother's voice is about the first thing he's picked up on immediately so far. Automatically, he leans his head forward to rest his forehead against Kaoru's. The movement tugs at his shoulder and causes the ache to rise, but it's still nothing compared to his arm. Even if it was bad, it wouldn't have stopped him.
He's not going anywhere either, Kaoru, and he's safe. They're both safe. He would squeeze his brother's hand in reassurance if there weren't currently a cup in one of his, or if the other were usable.]
I'm okay, you know. [He says instead, softly and gently. True, he's in a lot of pain and discomfort, and thinking about it he realizes he probably has a concussion - that'd be why Kaoru was talking about hitting his head, and it would explain why it's so hard to think - but they're together now, so everything is alright. He's had his freak out, and now he's ready for if Kaoru has one too. Come take your comfort and reassurance, Kaoru; he's offering it freely to you by the boatload.]
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He's not going anywhere either, Kaoru, and he's safe. They're both safe. He would squeeze his brother's hand in reassurance if there weren't currently a cup in one of his, or if the other were usable.]
I'm okay, you know. [He says instead, softly and gently. True, he's in a lot of pain and discomfort, and thinking about it he realizes he probably has a concussion - that'd be why Kaoru was talking about hitting his head, and it would explain why it's so hard to think - but they're together now, so everything is alright. He's had his freak out, and now he's ready for if Kaoru has one too. Come take your comfort and reassurance, Kaoru; he's offering it freely to you by the boatload.]