[ The answering laugh stretches, barked as much in response to the invocation of nuns serenely repeating that same correction as to Frank's assertion as to just how at home he planned to make himself.
Does he object? Matt has a split second to consider between the sound of Frank's feet hitting the floor and the light resonant note of the empty bottle being set down. The scent of blood in the air shifts slightly as Frank's movement disturbs his injuries. He'd like to say that the single reason for his lack of protest, and not the simple comfort of shared injuries, of not having to embark on the slow process of bandaging and stitching himself back together on his own.
The hand on his chest pulls a second laugh from him, breaking on a pained wheeze. ]
The first aide kit is under the sink, [ Matt informs Frank's retreating back.
As the sound of rushing water rises, Matt peels the suit off. The armor goes into it's box, piece by piece. The sound of the city has receded, eclipsed by Frank. By the time Frank emerges, Matt has opened a two beers, dredged up aspirin for the headache he doesn't have yet but likely will before the night is over. ]
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Date: 2020-02-21 12:27 am (UTC)Does he object? Matt has a split second to consider between the sound of Frank's feet hitting the floor and the light resonant note of the empty bottle being set down. The scent of blood in the air shifts slightly as Frank's movement disturbs his injuries. He'd like to say that the single reason for his lack of protest, and not the simple comfort of shared injuries, of not having to embark on the slow process of bandaging and stitching himself back together on his own.
The hand on his chest pulls a second laugh from him, breaking on a pained wheeze. ]
The first aide kit is under the sink, [ Matt informs Frank's retreating back.
As the sound of rushing water rises, Matt peels the suit off. The armor goes into it's box, piece by piece. The sound of the city has receded, eclipsed by Frank. By the time Frank emerges, Matt has opened a two beers, dredged up aspirin for the headache he doesn't have yet but likely will before the night is over. ]
Should I ask what brings you to town?
[ What, who. Comes to the same thing. ]
I assume it wasn't a social call.