_{[ He had expected this kind of reaction from Rex, so he’s prepared to use his strength to pull one of those hands forward. His grip is tight— not threateningly so— but enough to where he gets the message across that if Rex resists, it’ll be in vain. His lips draw tight, but they’re still perked upwards in a lingering smile. ]}

It also doesn’t take long for an infection to set in if they aren’t cleaned and don’t heal. Come on. Just relax. It’ll make them at least feel better and help with the swelling.

_{[ He doesn’t give Rex a choice, still holding his wrist firm with one hand and dabbing the rag against the broken skin with the other. Yeah. Get a feel for that iciness at least. ]}