Liam keeps his arm outstretched, handle extended towards Hector, resolute. "It's only pain, Hector," Liam assures him as though that is a comfort, his voice softening in turn. "Pain alone cannot kill you. It's unpleasant, but it's nothing to fear. Especially when there are ways to mitigate it."

He pushes the handle closer to him, managing a small smile; as though to say relax. Trust me. They were in control of how much they suffered here, and if they did this a certain way, it could be negligible. "I'll show you how to manage it. I'll even tell you what to write."