[Makes sense. Aside from the 'badass scars' bit and the Phantom being afraid of him bit- he manages to crack another laugh, somewhat shakier, because fuck, fuck, he's going to scream if he moves his arms out from the cooling water, and he knows he won't be able to be silent when she's pulling glass fucking shards out of his arms.
Okay. First things first. He's going to take a page out of Mephisto's book;] I need...something to bite on. Please. I don't care what. [Stick his goddamn foot in his mouth if you have to.] And- cover your hands.
[Call him stupid and tell him you already thought of that. Or don't. Just don't touch them with your bare hands. He's just trying to get up the courage to move his arms, so you have time to do that.]
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Okay. First things first. He's going to take a page out of Mephisto's book;] I need...something to bite on. Please. I don't care what. [Stick his goddamn foot in his mouth if you have to.] And- cover your hands.
[Call him stupid and tell him you already thought of that. Or don't. Just don't touch them with your bare hands. He's just trying to get up the courage to move his arms, so you have time to do that.]