*crumples a little to realize that you're talking to him as you would a cornered animal (or a crazy person)* (*wilts even more to realize that's exactly what he looks like*)
*clutches the towel tightly (pain might help him focus), shuts his eyes and shivers harder, gooseflesh prickling along his arms* Dot... dot yet. H-head hurds. Chest hurds. Tell be I'b dot strokig out.