You're all right. You're all right now. [ Matt cradles him, catches him and holds him tight, his scream ringing in his ears, piercing his heart, a reminder of what he'd failed to do. He holds him and soothes him, keeping Kieren against him, all his wounds and all.
He fumbles for the extra-strength painkillers he keeps around just in case, and offers two to him. ]
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He fumbles for the extra-strength painkillers he keeps around just in case, and offers two to him. ]
Swallow. This will make you feel better soon.