[Hearing the knock, Gai got off the couch with more care than he would have used if Bell was at home. Sure, others knew he was hurt, but if he didn't give in to the pain around them he could pretend he wasn't that bad off.

A bandage-wrapped, slightly more pale than normal Gai greeted Sighted at the door.] Come in! It is good to see you again.

[He saw the wrist. There wasn't anything he could do except sympathize. Gai closed the door behind Sighted when the boy was inside the house.] Can I get you anything? There is water and I can make tea! And I can let the puppies out if you wish for puppy attention. They like guests.