That's it. That's it, you're okay. Just breath, it might be a little hard, but I'll fix it once the swelling goes down. We've got you.

[julian takes his hand, grips it in his own that are suddenly shaking again, like they haven't for weeks. he is terrified. julian's other hand combs through his hair. he is going to kill marcus, and find a way to do it slowly.

joaquin's thoughts are not quite so charitable. he wants to find marcus and rip his head off, which would be a much faster way to go.]