[The fact that he won’t make it difficult for her, not the, uh, not the other part. But she doesn’t bother clarifying, nor does she give a warning when it’s time to get this done. In her experience, it’s best not to let people get too tense when something painful’s about to come their way (and sometimes, well, the courtesy just doesn’t even cross her mind.)
One hand bracing his in a sturdy grip, the moment she sees that he’s braced for it, her other gets to work straightening those crooked fingers. Quick and efficient motions punctuated with the pop of joints resetting.
When all is said and done, she gives him an assessing glance.]
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[The fact that he won’t make it difficult for her, not the, uh, not the other part. But she doesn’t bother clarifying, nor does she give a warning when it’s time to get this done. In her experience, it’s best not to let people get too tense when something painful’s about to come their way (and sometimes, well, the courtesy just doesn’t even cross her mind.)
One hand bracing his in a sturdy grip, the moment she sees that he’s braced for it, her other gets to work straightening those crooked fingers. Quick and efficient motions punctuated with the pop of joints resetting.
When all is said and done, she gives him an assessing glance.]
That’s the worst part, at least. You good?