[ As much as she would have liked to have pressed the matter further, especially when she could tell how close he was to sharing more, Tear held herself back for just a little longer as she accepted the bandages silently.

Adjusting herself into a more proper sitting position, the girl wasted no time in unrolling and preparing the pieces of cloth. Yet there was a thoughtful, if mildly apologetic, look on her face as she did. ]

I guess it might seem like it would make sense... [ Not that it made her think it was any less stupid, however. ] You're okay now, at least.

But Ace, there are other things you are good at. [ Even though that probably wasn't the point, since she had picked up on that particular word. ] I'm sure they would say the same thing.

[ Except she couldn't quite keep a tiny smile from making its way to her lips, touching one of the gashes on his arm timidly. ]

You must have worried your mother if these were the things you got yourselves into.