perforated eardrums make him strain to make out what she’s saying.
        john makes out the willingness to help, though, but doesn’t catch the
        bit about her NOT being a medical expert. still managing to remain
        respectful despite his injuries, he offers well spoken gratitude as
        he nurtures a through & through on his right flank.

          “ – thank you. i’m able to provide monetary compensation,
            should you choose to accept it. do you need instructions? “

        although he hadn’t picked up on her reluctance, wick isn’t fool
        enough to think he just happened to stumble across someone
        that knows how to mend a bullet wound & a few cuts. 

          “ don’t hesitate to ask. “