[ ... He shakes his head. It still aches, just a bit, but more importantly... what on earth does this child think he's going to get out of this interaction? Touching him? Trying to coddle him? He doesn't need this sympathy. ]
... It wouldn't help you. What exactly do you think "reaching us" would accomplish?
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... It wouldn't help you. What exactly do you think "reaching us" would accomplish?