[she shifts so that she can hug him a little more tightly, arms wrapped around him as best she can manage. she did not like seeing him bleed or get absolutely destroyed by pyramid head, but he's here. and her eyes are closed, so she can't hallucinate his corpse. take that, cyoa side effects.]

You're not going to like to hear it, but I've been through worse. [a little shiver of sad, that settles back into something reassuring.] Thanks - thank you, though, I'd like a break too.

[said with a laugh, a bit wheezy.]

You stay with me, love, and I'll make it. Promise. [and there's a flicker of emotion that's more than just affection - something deeper, something more.]