[ He's never had to do this for anyone, and it shows in the split-second hesitation before every shift or change in direction. He's mindful of her wound, and while he doesn't clean it directly, he washes away the blood that had fallen down along her side.
Her hair comes next, and it's just as well that she's leaning against him; it makes things a little easier. He's gentle, careful, as he runs his hands through her hair, works the shampoo into her scalp. When he's finished, he lets her stand against him, the water rinsing away the rest of the soap, and he cups one of her elbows to help brace her. ]
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Her hair comes next, and it's just as well that she's leaning against him; it makes things a little easier. He's gentle, careful, as he runs his hands through her hair, works the shampoo into her scalp. When he's finished, he lets her stand against him, the water rinsing away the rest of the soap, and he cups one of her elbows to help brace her. ]
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