" I was wondering how you are doing," Aiden restated. "All those injuries n' such. I wish I could have done more to help," he then said, thinking of the few fights he has been in as well. While Aiden normally made it out a little ruffed up, the outcomes in general have never seemed to be that great. 

While Aiden normally made it out a little ruffed up, the outcomes in general have never seemed to be that great. He wanted to confess his inner turmoil to somebody, but he didn't know who. He didn't want to discourage his friends, but he also felt like they were the very ones he should talk to.