[Bell considered wiggling off the bed and unrolling himself when Youth leaves, but doesn't quite manage to find the chance. His reflexes are sluggish, and it's taking more effort than usual to encourage his body to move. Bleeding would be more tolerable in comparison.]
[When Youth frees his hands, Bell takes the opportunity to slip them out. He narrows his eye at Youth.]
I am not a child. [The effectiveness of the statement is interrupted by the need to wipe his nose. Then he removed the washcloth from his forehead. It was beginning to feel warm and ineffective anyway.] I can hold a cup on my own. [He reaches out for the mug, even though his hand feels somewhat shaky and disconnected from his head and body.]
In person
[Bell considered wiggling off the bed and unrolling himself when Youth leaves, but doesn't quite manage to find the chance. His reflexes are sluggish, and it's taking more effort than usual to encourage his body to move. Bleeding would be more tolerable in comparison.]
[When Youth frees his hands, Bell takes the opportunity to slip them out. He narrows his eye at Youth.]
I am not a child. [The effectiveness of the statement is interrupted by the need to wipe his nose. Then he removed the washcloth from his forehead. It was beginning to feel warm and ineffective anyway.] I can hold a cup on my own. [He reaches out for the mug, even though his hand feels somewhat shaky and disconnected from his head and body.]