[ There's less visible skin on Naruto's face now than blood and ash, and for a second it's jarring, as though he's just pulled him out of a disaster. It's almost as though they're fighting two different battles, with Bolin more or less in one piece despite some bruises and shallow cuts. (It's more luck than skill.) ]

Yeah, it's blood.

[ Bolin doesn't sound all that impressed, going still before a small splash of water dumps over Naruto's head, and Bolin rubs a hand over the other boy's face to help clear away the blood and dirt, giving him a better idea of what the situation is. ]

And I wouldn't exactly use that as an example of success! [ He frowns more aggressively at Naruto, gaze shifting to meet his eyes before turning to his nose. ] You went nutso after that.

Anyway. [ He wants to explain himself clearly in case Naruto is still struggling with the uptake. ] I'm going to set your nose. Don't freak out.