[It's a small slip. Circumstance has made him forget the months spent re-learning what name to call her, much less that affection is not allowed. Right now the main thing is getting them to somewhere he can take a proper look at that leg.
(His fault. Time for the self-flagellation later, too.)
With an arm around her waist, he takes her weight as they climb the next flight of stairs, rather than waiting for her to lean more heavily. It's quicker, and speed is of the essence.
Not far past that there are double doors which self-lock reassuringly behind them, and a hall which leads down toward the surgical assessment unit.]
action;
(His fault. Time for the self-flagellation later, too.)
With an arm around her waist, he takes her weight as they climb the next flight of stairs, rather than waiting for her to lean more heavily. It's quicker, and speed is of the essence.
Not far past that there are double doors which self-lock reassuringly behind them, and a hall which leads down toward the surgical assessment unit.]