Control or not, Ben's hands shake in the aftermath, part from the anxiety and adrenaline, part from the pain. He just stares at Five for a second, panting, and only when he's sure Five is untouched does he seem to break out of shock.
He looks down at his hands, and, much like Five, Ben is covered in blood as well. It will be really obvious what happened here if anyone shows.
"We need to go. Now. Before they send more," Ben tells him, stern. He looks around around them, just in case, but so far? It seems quiet again. He's aware how deceptive that can look, though.
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He looks down at his hands, and, much like Five, Ben is covered in blood as well. It will be really obvious what happened here if anyone shows.
"We need to go. Now. Before they send more," Ben tells him, stern. He looks around around them, just in case, but so far? It seems quiet again. He's aware how deceptive that can look, though.