[Chang Geng doesn't rush him, focuses on healing instead. It's a good excuse for silence. After all, he's only a novice at this.

The answer he finally gets isn't much on the surface and yet it tells him a lot already. That whatever it was, wasn't something that should be spread around. Why that was...there were a few possibilities that come to mind immediately but he will have to wait to find out which was true.

The other thing that can be gleaned from that answer was this: that Walter trusted him. Even if only a little bit.]

Ah. [A short sound of acknowledgement. Then, his voice drops to something softer.] Please forgive my carelessness.

[When he pulls his hand back the bruise is all but non-existent.]

If you happen to have any more injuries I wouldn't mind more chance to practise.