[Gokudera is confusing in how compassionate he is, generous even towards those who would hurt him. For so long, he’d been guarded, and if Alphonse were human, this interaction may not be going so smoothly. The way Alphonse followed his little barks earlier didn’t hurt, either.

Gokudera shakes his head.]

There is no one forcing you. But I would strongly advise it. I’m no doctor, and this world took my healing powers away. If you do not heal, or take the steps to lessen the marks, they could grow more visible and take longer to heal.

Why not show someone who can help?