[He closes his eyes and just holds him, nuzzling into his hair and burying his face against him. He lets the boy get a grip and only loosens his embrace when Aidan makes a move to straighten himself out. He can't help but to smile and chuckle some at the concern over blood getting on him. He doesn't mind, all that matters is that Aidan is okay.
He cups his face and kisses him tenderly, ignoring the taste of copper. He then draws back, gently coaxing the other to the edge of the tub. He helps keep him steady and reaches over to turn off the heat, moving a hand through the water to adjust the temperature as the cold runs.]