[quote=@wallaberry]
The doctor first goes to remove the scalpel as carefully as possible. He knew the girl would feel immense pain but couldn't do much about that. He dabs the wound with disinfectant as the tool was removed, then chews on his bottom lip. Her hand would need stitches, on both sides. He went to begin that procedure.

Kianna kept moving. "I've been in bits and pieces. We should be able to find the camp."
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Ptelea begins crying as he begins removing the scalpel. She tries to pull her hand away, before feeling another hand on her wrist.

"Ptelly, don't make this any harder on the doctor, or yourself." Ambrose says softly, holding her wrist.

Ptelea sniffs and looks away from her brother, tears rolling down her cheeks.