action;

[ Ed does not have the same pain tolerance. It's a wonder he hasn't given in to that very strong urge to pass out. Perhaps it's sheer determination alone. It'd likely be all over his face if he hadn't been trying so hard to keep it from being there - but it's likely obvious. ] You're fine too. [ What? ] Shush. [ Ed shakes his head.

Oswald was called the second Ed was sure he wasn't followed because he was the most trustworthy. The most reliable. He wouldn't put himself in the hands of anyone else, even if he knew they wouldn't refrain from helping him. At the moment, this is the person he can trust. The only person to trust this much to do what needed to be done as quickly as possible for him. ] Apology accepted. [ His eyes drop a second, heavily. He squints ahead. ] Difficult? I run, it runs, I stop, it runs. What is it?