[It was more of an accusation than anything else, a feeble defense against what Lancia was saying. Even now, with his legs freed, he could barely move them. Having Ciro look at his wounds wasn't the worst fate he could have, but being in this place was already painful enough. He could only imagine Al and Ciro's faces if they saw him like this.]
They've been through enough. Don't make them go through more to teach me a lesson.
[Because that's what it would be to him, a punishment for his failure.]
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[It was more of an accusation than anything else, a feeble defense against what Lancia was saying. Even now, with his legs freed, he could barely move them. Having Ciro look at his wounds wasn't the worst fate he could have, but being in this place was already painful enough. He could only imagine Al and Ciro's faces if they saw him like this.]
They've been through enough. Don't make them go through more to teach me a lesson.
[Because that's what it would be to him, a punishment for his failure.]