[ Yuji smiles softly, even as he aches. Being close to Choso helps, his healing implant twinning with his cursed technique to ease his hurts and internal wounds. ]

I was fine. I can handle pain, you know that. I didn't think you'd be able to feel it, but when it started, I knew you could.

[ Resting his forehead on Choso's, he closes his eyes. ]

I'd never want you to hurt like that.