[Three steps back, hands up, with a clear line to the door should she need to bolt. Locked in instinct that hasn't, and will not, fade. She remains at a distance with her eyes on Kotetsu, ready for the first sign of aggression. It might be unfair to think it of him. It probably was. But she does not know him. All she knows is that he is distressed and rightfully so, and that should he lash out while distressed it wouldn't take him any effort at all even in his current state to hurt her.
He does seem. Contrite. Exhausted, when he speaks next. She doesn't move to treat him, doesn't take a single step forward just yet.]
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I take it I am not the first to comment on the matter.
[Action, Clinic]
He does seem. Contrite. Exhausted, when he speaks next. She doesn't move to treat him, doesn't take a single step forward just yet.]
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I take it I am not the first to comment on the matter.