[Vincent wasn't permitted to get very far, Kit's free hand coming to grab the boy by his bicep and tug him back within reach.]
Don't be such a child. This cut is deep. I can't stop you from leaving if that's what you really want, but I don't have to permit you to go in worse condition than you arrived in.
[He wondered where the gash across Vincent's forehead came from. Deep as it was, whatever had struck had probably struck hard. The other boy was fortunate not to have a concussion. If, in fact, he didn't. Simply by looking, Kit was unable to tell, but thus far he had exhibited none of the more noteworthy telltale signs. A fact that was relieving.
Sitting back, he grabbed a fresh cotton ball and then leaned toward Vincent to resume his work.]
Just sit still. I only want to make sure it won't become infected and that the bleeding is staunched.
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Don't be such a child. This cut is deep. I can't stop you from leaving if that's what you really want, but I don't have to permit you to go in worse condition than you arrived in.
[He wondered where the gash across Vincent's forehead came from. Deep as it was, whatever had struck had probably struck hard. The other boy was fortunate not to have a concussion. If, in fact, he didn't. Simply by looking, Kit was unable to tell, but thus far he had exhibited none of the more noteworthy telltale signs. A fact that was relieving.
Sitting back, he grabbed a fresh cotton ball and then leaned toward Vincent to resume his work.]
Just sit still. I only want to make sure it won't become infected and that the bleeding is staunched.