[ Though probably the more readily demonstrative of the pair, Will was still cautious and usually let James set the tone when it came to physical contact. Just because one night the man might wish for the kissing and heavy petting they indulged in, the next night something may have happened that brought James' barriers back up.

So Will took each night as it came and assumed nothing from his friend. ]

Was it a high caliber from a distance, or something small up close?

[ He asked, pulling on gloves before he reached and began to explore the area with his fingers. Will's touch was gentle, though he knew more about GSW than one might expect from a 'teacher'. The examination was interspersed with softer touches, touches that were as much for Will as for James.

Tactile reassurance that James had had worse and tonight, though bloodied, was relatively intact. ]

You're lucky whoever was on the other end of that gun is a spectacularly bad shot. But it's going to sting when I get in there to remove it.