[He'd been there for hours, back torn open from the flogging received and body a mass of agony. Joe was aware that he wasn't the worst dealt that day, but it didn't mean his pain wasn't still on the extreme. He knew he should probably sleep, that the coming days would be busy, but for the moment, the man was content to stare blankly at the ground
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She'd walked to the stocks once everyone was gone, and after a brief assessment tackled Alex's back first. She took her time with it, trying to make the most of what supplies she had, and only after she was satisfied did she look to Joe again.
Bryn moved around to the other side so she could look him in the eyes, but found him staring at the ground. She reached out and touched her fingertips to his cheek. ]
Joe?
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I can definitely do that. If there's anything else just ask, okay? The three of you can consider me on call when I stop by.
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[The smile he shoots her is thankful and genuine.]
Focus on Alex though, alright? I been through this before so it's nothin' new fer me. That kid though...
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Joe, it's okay, I know. He is my focus. But when there's nothing more I can do for him for a moment, I'll be checking on you and Sollux.
[ She begins to gather up empty salve containers and such to take back with her to the Keep, leaving no sign she'd been there but for the bandages on Alex and Joe's backs. ]
I'll be back with water later.
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