[ When has she ever yielded so easily, when someone's life is in danger? And try as he might to justify otherwise, his life is, indeed, in danger here. Which is why she can't simply stay in the doorway and wait him out; he's unsteady on his feet and she can see knees that threaten to buckle, but when he's worked up and stubborn and the adrenaline's pumping, by the time he falls unconscious it could be entirely too late.
Now that she's figured his approach and that he won't go for her, she'll be the one to press forward. Her steps are casual enough, no rush yet also no hesitation, and she's reaching for the arm bent to cover his the wound in his stomach to help support his weight. He could try to make a break for it, certainly, but she doesn't imagine he'll get too far— and she's stronger than he knew, herself. ]
76, it's all right. I know I can't ask you to trust me in full— but you know who I am; that I'm more than capable. It won't take long, I promise. I shouldn't have to put you under unless you've suffered organ damage. Just a local anesthetic.
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Now that she's figured his approach and that he won't go for her, she'll be the one to press forward. Her steps are casual enough, no rush yet also no hesitation, and she's reaching for the arm bent to cover his the wound in his stomach to help support his weight. He could try to make a break for it, certainly, but she doesn't imagine he'll get too far— and she's stronger than he knew, herself. ]
76, it's all right. I know I can't ask you to trust me in full— but you know who I am; that I'm more than capable. It won't take long, I promise. I shouldn't have to put you under unless you've suffered organ damage. Just a local anesthetic.