[ Relative comparisons only work when you're not bleeding, Jamil. ]

Just be more careful, please! And wear a glove so you don't get your bandage wet.

[ It's exceedingly rare for Kalim to fuss over Jamil like this, but when the opportunity presents itself, he's always ready! Carefully drying the cut, swabbing hydrogen peroxide over it, then a sparing application of antibacterial cream. But if Jamil thought he might be spared having to talk about this entire thing, he's sorely mistaken. ]

Anyway... I told you no one has to know. I'm not gonna tell anyone, especially not Najma. But you seem upset about something. Or nervous. So I just-- Umm.

I want you to know, you don't have to worry about anything. I know that didn't mean anything to you. Or, if it was gross for you, I'm sorry. I promise it won't happen again.

[ And he's not looking at Jamil. Not in the eye, anyway. If he does, Jamil will see the quiet ache that's lurking there, and that's the last thing either of them needs. So it's head down, focused on Jamil's injury until he has the bandage affixed. ]

Done! [ Kalim is grinning again when he finally lifts his head again. ] Sorry I startled you!