[ So that thing about teenagers? They can be definitely surly and moody when adults seem to act like everything's fine when things were not.

Like now. He definitely was getting the feeling that Torth wasn't taking this as seriously as it was. Even going so far to the fact that Elden felt like he was being treated like a child. So when Torth goes to ruffle his hair, he'll feel Elden smacking the hand away. ]

Stop it. Just-Just stop it. [ He was already feeling bitter and angry about what happened and the gravity of it felt like it wasn't being acknowledged here. ]

Do you know what would've happened to me if you freaking died out there? I'd die too. You throwing yourself in front of me like that was beyond stupid! [ He says it, his voice soon raising into a shout. ]

I could barely carry you up here! So, next time...next time don't do that.

Lets just run if it happens. [ He emphasizes it just as he pulls the bandages tighter. ]