He didn't have to see that guilt on Gladio's face. The air was thick with it, almost palpable between them. The last thing he wanted was for Gladio to think it was his fault, so he made a point to actually sit there on the bed with him, his thin frame perched on the edge and for a moment, he actually let himself look at his friend.

It wasn't easy, but he did it.

"That might not be a bad idea for now. You still need rest. The venom took a lot out of you. I'll see about taking care of dinner when you wake back up. I think we could all use something a little indulgent right about now."