[ Leave it to the adult in the situation to find some sort of (boring) adult thing to complain about in this scenario, huh. At least it's pretty clear that Daniel is just going along with the lightheartedness of the remark, like a faint joke exchanged for yet another faint joke.
.. though it would be kind of nice if there was some medicine that could cure whatever the hell - probably way too much, considering what hit him - is going on with his body instantly. He'd love to be back on his feet.
He has to be back on his feet. There's too many kids to check up on in the aftermath of all this, and even the one right here with him right now doesn't seem to be doing too well.
He shakes his head, lets out a faint huff of breath, and then continues. ]
.. I think the only medicine that might work is you staying here close to me. [ Because he wants to keep an eye on Robby. He still remembers the other's desperation from earlier, and if Robby goes somewhere right now - then Daniel can't make sure the boy is alright, now can he? It's not exactly like he could get up and follow him.
It feels a little helpless, but he tries to push that feeling down, internalise it for now.
Instead he focuses on something more important - namely making his remark from a moment ago seem a little less weighty, simply by adding: ] No pressure.
[ His tone is as light as he can get it in his current state. ]
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[ Leave it to the adult in the situation to find some sort of (boring) adult thing to complain about in this scenario, huh. At least it's pretty clear that Daniel is just going along with the lightheartedness of the remark, like a faint joke exchanged for yet another faint joke.
.. though it would be kind of nice if there was some medicine that could cure whatever the hell - probably way too much, considering what hit him - is going on with his body instantly. He'd love to be back on his feet.
He has to be back on his feet. There's too many kids to check up on in the aftermath of all this, and even the one right here with him right now doesn't seem to be doing too well.
He shakes his head, lets out a faint huff of breath, and then continues. ]
.. I think the only medicine that might work is you staying here close to me. [ Because he wants to keep an eye on Robby. He still remembers the other's desperation from earlier, and if Robby goes somewhere right now - then Daniel can't make sure the boy is alright, now can he? It's not exactly like he could get up and follow him.
It feels a little helpless, but he tries to push that feeling down, internalise it for now.
Instead he focuses on something more important - namely making his remark from a moment ago seem a little less weighty, simply by adding: ] No pressure.
[ His tone is as light as he can get it in his current state. ]