I c-can-- ( okay, as used as he is to being silent through pain, through resisting painkillers, that doesn't make this any more pleasant. He has to shut his eyes for a few seconds. ) With m-metal.
( This is really unpleasant, to put it mildly, and his nails would be digging into his palm, if not for his cloves. )
no subject
( This is really unpleasant, to put it mildly, and his nails would be digging into his palm, if not for his cloves. )
No p-painkillers.
( Rasped out, in case she has any ideas. )