[All of Atem's scars he's gotten in this form are out -- the stabs and cuts on his chest, the burns on his back. It's not possible to miss the expression on Ryou's face, though, and dark purple bruiselike spots appear on Atem's cheeks.]
Ah--
[He accepts the glass, swallowing once, as the towel he was using for his hair falls down into the crook of his arm.]
I'm sure it's good!
[He raises it to Ryou, a small gesture but unmistakable, before taking a sip of it, through his fangs. A breath in, a sigh out, and a few more of his cares slip away. He nods, indicating it's fine as it is.]
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Ah--
[He accepts the glass, swallowing once, as the towel he was using for his hair falls down into the crook of his arm.]
I'm sure it's good!
[He raises it to Ryou, a small gesture but unmistakable, before taking a sip of it, through his fangs. A breath in, a sigh out, and a few more of his cares slip away. He nods, indicating it's fine as it is.]
Mm. Warm blood really is the best...