“It’s quite alright,” Malachi assured, offering her a small smile as she straightened up.

Having someone to assist him in cleaning and bandaging his wounds would be… ideal, yes, but did he really want her to see the extent of it?

“I slept well,” he answered honestly. “I am still tired, though. Ah… I can take care of bandaging myself, though, really. I don’t want to bother you with that.”