Ssh, don't talk. He won't hurt her, I'm sure of it. I'll find them as soon as I'm sure you're alright--now just hold still. I'll be careful, but this may hurt a bit.

[Moving quickly but carefully, he started tending to Otacon's injuries--speaking calm, reassuring wordsthe whole time. Liquid felt rage building in the back ofhismind,a small flame that would turn into a blazing inferno. But he could repress it for now, hold it back until he needed it.]