A cut it may be but it is best to not let it fester, lest it gets infected. [ And he definitely cannot have that as his need to protect and care for the other continues to rise with the sudden change and strangeness of the gems blanketing them once more.

He doesn't hear the last bit of Childe's complaint as he goes off to quickly retrieve the first aid kit. He'll return a few moments later, his expression still steeped in concern and worry as he goes to take Childe's wrist again. ] I am...sorry to have kept my distance these last few days.

[ Is what he starts with as he gets out the ointment and lightly dabs it onto Childe's cut. ] But I had thought that after everything that had happened it would be best to give you your space.