Yeah, of course. [ He murmurs automatically, too distracted with taking Peter's coat and setting it on the counter to realize that the question was never asked. He clears his throat. ] You can stay here. Is what I mean. I figured, if you're here, then--
[ Shut up. Just shut up. His lips purse to keep from rambling. The rambling is no new occurrence, but just now, when Peter is battered--possibly bleeding?--it feels particularly useless. Not that he's sure what impression he's trying to give here; the fact that Peter showed up here for a place to stay instead of some place else cleaner, more comfortable, or with someone else should speak for itself. He keeps that in mind while digging into the freezer for a gel pack. The place may be a mess, but he's fully prepared for injuries. Always.
[ The dish towel he hands it to Peter in is perhaps not the cleanest though. ]
I don't know how much it'll help at this point, but it'll feel better anyway. [ His hand rings Peter's wrist loosely as he makes the pass, turns it to see the state of his hands--knuckles. ] Is that the worst of it? You breathing okay?
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[ Shut up. Just shut up. His lips purse to keep from rambling. The rambling is no new occurrence, but just now, when Peter is battered--possibly bleeding?--it feels particularly useless. Not that he's sure what impression he's trying to give here; the fact that Peter showed up here for a place to stay instead of some place else cleaner, more comfortable, or with someone else should speak for itself. He keeps that in mind while digging into the freezer for a gel pack. The place may be a mess, but he's fully prepared for injuries. Always.
[ The dish towel he hands it to Peter in is perhaps not the cleanest though. ]
I don't know how much it'll help at this point, but it'll feel better anyway. [ His hand rings Peter's wrist loosely as he makes the pass, turns it to see the state of his hands--knuckles. ] Is that the worst of it? You breathing okay?