[Finishing with the rubbing alcohol and cotton ball, they are both set aside. A bandage is readied, but before it is applied, Yuri brings Kotetsu's hand nearer to him and lightly presses the pad of his thumb between the man's index and middle fingers. Starting at the base of the fingers and working his way back toward the other man's wrist, he massages the tendons within while also feeling for any irregularities beneath the skin.]
In Sternbild, you were surrounded by the other Heroes, Barnaby especially. You were in a world where you belonged. But things are different this side of the Porter. Is it so strange that I would take a personal interest in your well being, those things considered?
[In short, while it may not be his literal job to check up on Kotetsu, it is very clear that (whatever his reasons, and there are several) Yuri does feel it is his responsibility. Which is closer to what he meant.
And besides...]
Would you not do the same for me if our situation was reversed, Mr. Kaburagi?
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[Finishing with the rubbing alcohol and cotton ball, they are both set aside. A bandage is readied, but before it is applied, Yuri brings Kotetsu's hand nearer to him and lightly presses the pad of his thumb between the man's index and middle fingers. Starting at the base of the fingers and working his way back toward the other man's wrist, he massages the tendons within while also feeling for any irregularities beneath the skin.]
In Sternbild, you were surrounded by the other Heroes, Barnaby especially. You were in a world where you belonged. But things are different this side of the Porter. Is it so strange that I would take a personal interest in your well being, those things considered?
[In short, while it may not be his literal job to check up on Kotetsu, it is very clear that (whatever his reasons, and there are several) Yuri does feel it is his responsibility. Which is closer to what he meant.
And besides...]
Would you not do the same for me if our situation was reversed, Mr. Kaburagi?