[ Normally the punches wouldn't hurt him since they're lighter than most friendly jabs he's received, but he's already sore all over and each hit brings a wince of pain out of him, making him curl and tense up with each hit. It makes it even harder to concentrate on what she's saying. Something about breaking his bracer? Ugh, this is so frustrating. If he was well rested and not in pain he would be able to read her better and empathize with her. He knows this. Instead it feels like he's choosing all the wrong things to say.
Even when she stops he stays tense, expecting more, not foolish enough to believe that was the end of it. ]
warning: physical abuse
Even when she stops he stays tense, expecting more, not foolish enough to believe that was the end of it. ]