[That's— a lot of blood. It's not as though she's hemorrhaging, but it's enough to cause Kaoru's heartbeat to quicken in his chest, his lips pursing out of reflex to keep himself quiet.
They don't have the time for hesitation, though. He has to set himself aside again if that's what it takes to ensure Sen's safety, even if that selfish part of him reels at the thought. What has being selfless ever done for you? Nothing - and really, there's a part of him that undeniably does this in the hopes that helping Sen out now will earn him a return favor later. But he's trying - he's trying - to be a good person.
He levels the man an even stare, still not budging from the spot.]
How will I know that someone else won't come along after and do her harm?
[Bartering is about as much as he can do here, unless he tries to make it past this man, which he's also considering. He's keeping a keen ear out toward the surrounding area, and trying his best to feel for any nearby presences.]
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They don't have the time for hesitation, though. He has to set himself aside again if that's what it takes to ensure Sen's safety, even if that selfish part of him reels at the thought. What has being selfless ever done for you? Nothing - and really, there's a part of him that undeniably does this in the hopes that helping Sen out now will earn him a return favor later. But he's trying - he's trying - to be a good person.
He levels the man an even stare, still not budging from the spot.]
How will I know that someone else won't come along after and do her harm?
[Bartering is about as much as he can do here, unless he tries to make it past this man, which he's also considering. He's keeping a keen ear out toward the surrounding area, and trying his best to feel for any nearby presences.]