(she seems guarded, even more than usual, more like Chris is himself)]
...if that would be better.
[V opens the kit and takes out a jar of something, some kind of salve for burns (which he's had in the top of the box since the fire).
He dips two fingers into the jar, inspects the burn again, and decides to start at her arm, reaching forward to smooth a translucent white balm over the flushed skin.]
typing she in these is making me feel like an awful person
He takes a deep breath, steadies himself.
(she seems guarded, even more than usual, more like Chris is himself)]
...if that would be better.
[V opens the kit and takes out a jar of something, some kind of salve for burns (which he's had in the top of the box since the fire).
He dips two fingers into the jar, inspects the burn again, and decides to start at her arm, reaching forward to smooth a translucent white balm over the flushed skin.]