Steve's standing aside once he has the man laid out on one of the cots, only moving when he needs to help move clothing or lift the man gently for Azwel to do what he needs to. He's a looming figure and never strays far from Cricket's side. His worry about the kid is very real. It's too much, too soon, and it's taken away the sense of safety Cricket has had up until now.

Steve can't just let the boy alone now. He needs someone. Steve might not be the best for this, but until someone better comes along he's decided he'll be there.

"We didn't have time or the tools to disinfect the wound, but both shots passed cleanly through the body at least." The risk for infection if they had to go digging bullets out of a guy would be astronomical. Especially given their meager setups. "We've staunched the bleeding as best we could but he lost and awful lot before we got there."