[But that makes it harder. That was the first thing he lept to, of course, because it was the easiest way he could see to make sure Bruce wasn't hurt by this, wasn't harmed by this. An infection is something tangible, measurable, a risk he'd exposed him to without his consent.
What he's done to his self-esteem, to his heart, that's harder to fix. He scrubs a hand over his eyes and rallies.]
I don't. I don't know where to begin. What- when? Did I?
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[But that makes it harder. That was the first thing he lept to, of course, because it was the easiest way he could see to make sure Bruce wasn't hurt by this, wasn't harmed by this. An infection is something tangible, measurable, a risk he'd exposed him to without his consent.
What he's done to his self-esteem, to his heart, that's harder to fix. He scrubs a hand over his eyes and rallies.]
I don't. I don't know where to begin. What- when? Did I?