[He tried his best to choke back any noises of pain, but they escaped in spite of his best efforts. A gurgling cry was sounded when he was first lifted, dirty, blood-stained fingers curling in to Dirk's shirt as much as his remaining strength would allow him.
Thankfully Dirk would be spared any further whimpers or groans, Duo too proud even now to let that much of himself be vulnerable in this moment.
Once on the couch he closed both his eyes again, taking in as many deep breaths as his lungs would allow. He heard footsteps, frantic and rushed, but how far away they went and for how long he lost track of easily. Time was both crawling and speeding up all at once in a disorienting pace he couldn't keep up with.]
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Thankfully Dirk would be spared any further whimpers or groans, Duo too proud even now to let that much of himself be vulnerable in this moment.
Once on the couch he closed both his eyes again, taking in as many deep breaths as his lungs would allow. He heard footsteps, frantic and rushed, but how far away they went and for how long he lost track of easily. Time was both crawling and speeding up all at once in a disorienting pace he couldn't keep up with.]