[It's something he's heard before, enough that he shrugs it off, for the most part, still crouched with his forearms on his thighs, his hands against his knees, looking a little bit up at the boy.]
Bad experience?
[That's usually the reason, one doctor without ethics or morals, or a doctor who wasn't gentle enough with an IV. That or the fear of what a doctor might tell them, what kind of prognosis they might get. When the boy continues, though, it's something of a relief - it's a hint of concern.]
I've got a few hours before night falls. Are you going anywhere in particular?
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Bad experience?
[That's usually the reason, one doctor without ethics or morals, or a doctor who wasn't gentle enough with an IV. That or the fear of what a doctor might tell them, what kind of prognosis they might get. When the boy continues, though, it's something of a relief - it's a hint of concern.]
I've got a few hours before night falls. Are you going anywhere in particular?