Will's not sure if he'll ever be able to express to Orli just what he means to him, but as he sniffs the rose, he knows he wants to spend every waking moment he can showing him.

"They said that there's no permanent damage. I just need time for the bruises and cuts to heal." He raises his gown and shows Orli a dark purple bruise on his side. "He kicked me here, but he didn't break any ribs. I'm just a little tender. I've got another one on my leg." He touches a hand to his forehead, a little self-conscious about the bruises on his face. "They want to watch me to make sure I don't have a concussion. And the... My other injuries will heal in time."