Soon, Kazuki returned with an old plastic bag full of snow, with a towel wrapped around it. Too much cold at once would just make it hurt worse. He nudged Tir's shoulder gently to tell him he was there, and placed the pack in front of him.

He was embarrassed beyond embarrassment- after all this was over, he was going to go to his room and have a nice, calming mental breakdown- but he still had enough lucidity to be himself for a few moments before losing it.

"Hey, Tir, s'ok..."