Richard's expression could not betray his surprise at such a statement, even as blood trailed down his cheek. Absently, he wiped it away on the back of his hand.
"You seem awfully young to have medical training," he observed. It was rather surprising for him to hear such information regarding blood loss as well; while it was not unknown that significant loss of blood would surely lead to loss of life, many of the physicians he had encountered in his life would turn to practices such as bloodletting as a way of healing. That he demonstrated so easily a familiarity with the peril - or not - of their situation, when most doctors of his time might merely guess, was interesting indeed.
"...a few cuts like these are nothing to me, however. I'm sure I can dress my injuries on my own," he added. A doctor would surely see his body for the abomination that it was, after all.
As if to mock him, another cut opened along his back, between his shoulder blades and he winced again, leaning forward a little, feeling his wrappings rub uncomfortably over the tender skin.
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"You seem awfully young to have medical training," he observed. It was rather surprising for him to hear such information regarding blood loss as well; while it was not unknown that significant loss of blood would surely lead to loss of life, many of the physicians he had encountered in his life would turn to practices such as bloodletting as a way of healing. That he demonstrated so easily a familiarity with the peril - or not - of their situation, when most doctors of his time might merely guess, was interesting indeed.
"...a few cuts like these are nothing to me, however. I'm sure I can dress my injuries on my own," he added. A doctor would surely see his body for the abomination that it was, after all.
As if to mock him, another cut opened along his back, between his shoulder blades and he winced again, leaning forward a little, feeling his wrappings rub uncomfortably over the tender skin.