[his normal reply would be something along the lines of, "I'm not pushing myself, I can handle it, trust me!!" but in the light of the current situation, and in light of the fact that his only injuries are some bruises and small cuts that leave red stains on the white of his uniform, he goes with something a liiiittle different this time around]
Yes, I do.
[because that was the only way for him to help right now. push himself, past his limits, as far as he could]
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Yes, I do.
[because that was the only way for him to help right now. push himself, past his limits, as far as he could]
[he takes the water bottle with a grateful nod]
I'm tough, truuust me. I can take it.
But thanks.