[ squeezes his hand back and stays that way a good few moments before answering ]

I'm not sure "okay with it," is something I'll feel if it does suck. But hopefully it doesn't suck, maybe it'll just be another family dinner.

[ He wants to hope it is, but given his track record he knows better as he pulls out the box of bandages and offers him one - ] I think you're just supposed to put it on?



[ and should he do so it's a memory of betrayal. ]