[Both turn to stare at the boy who just moved his hands. One hauls Hiro close, hand gripping his wrist hard. No indication that he knows it will hurt.]
"... He was tied up."
"They all were. Before."
[It's quite standard reflex not to let go of the hostage you have, and the Franky with his hands free is bringing a knife to Hiro's throat.]
*BAM**BAM*
"Ow." "Ow."
[Identical staggers, almost to falls. The knife clatters to the floor.