I think you can, Kid. It's gonna take us a while, but I can be patient if you're willing to keep trying. One stitch at a time. We can pause in between each and count. It really needs to come out. I know this is hard. I know how hard it is, but you're brave, Kid. I know how brave you are with everything you've been here. You've helped me in so many ways. I know this is frightening, but please, let me help you. It's the least I can do. I don't want you to be hurt. I won't hold you. I won't force you, but this needs to be done.
[And John is pretty sure that if they don't do it here, Kid is going to have to deal with Stein holding him down to do it later.]
cw: blood/medical stuff/etc
I think you can, Kid. It's gonna take us a while, but I can be patient if you're willing to keep trying. One stitch at a time. We can pause in between each and count. It really needs to come out. I know this is hard. I know how hard it is, but you're brave, Kid. I know how brave you are with everything you've been here. You've helped me in so many ways. I know this is frightening, but please, let me help you. It's the least I can do. I don't want you to be hurt. I won't hold you. I won't force you, but this needs to be done.
[And John is pretty sure that if they don't do it here, Kid is going to have to deal with Stein holding him down to do it later.]