...kinky. [The water looks inviting, that's about all Bell thinks right now, so it seems the right thing to do as far as his feverish mind is concerned. He's to the point that the freezer looks pretty inviting, though, but the bathtub does seem to be the more sensible option. Probably.]
[The contact is soothing, even if the chest rub doesn't fix anything. He should say thank you for all Youth's help, but it just doesn't come naturally to his lips.] Now's fine. [He takes Youth's hand from his chest and stands slowly, coughing again, letting Youth set the pace for guiding him into the bath. Once he's settled in, he slides down low, trying to be covered by as much water as possible, and looks over at Youth.] ...you don't have to do this, you know.
In person
[The contact is soothing, even if the chest rub doesn't fix anything. He should say thank you for all Youth's help, but it just doesn't come naturally to his lips.] Now's fine. [He takes Youth's hand from his chest and stands slowly, coughing again, letting Youth set the pace for guiding him into the bath. Once he's settled in, he slides down low, trying to be covered by as much water as possible, and looks over at Youth.] ...you don't have to do this, you know.