[He grips the handles with both hands and stands up. It's easier to angle it from up here. He moves the fiery metal closer to the wound and stops short of touching skin.]
Marco? [Steady, Wander. He depends on you.] I'm so sorry. It's just for a second and it'll be over. Be brave for us, okay?
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Marco? [Steady, Wander. He depends on you.] I'm so sorry. It's just for a second and it'll be over. Be brave for us, okay?
[The sword touches the bleeding stump.]