[The effort is appreciated, bad jokes or not. Mikado's trying, and Kida recognises that. The fact that he's bothering, that even though he's hurt he's thinking about Kida's feelings, is touching and makes him feel a little warm. But it makes the guilt all the sharper at the same time, even as he forces a laugh in response.]

Nah. I wouldn't wish a wound like that on a pretty girl.

[He swallows his tears, doing his best to calm himself as he comes over and takes the first aid kit. He takes a seat on the next box over, breathing steady and reaching for the wound.]

You ready?