[ Tate doesn't realize how heavy-hitting that question is. Of course it hurts. People don't - survive, when they've been bitten, he's learning that more and more as time goes on. Scott's, so far, the exception that proves the rule, but who knows how long that's going to last? Derek can offer all the love and support and strength in the world, but a part of him is scared that this is a death sentence. A part of Derek is desperate to prove that it's not. ]
It hurts.
[ And - that's the only detail he's giving. Derek shifts forward, the red of his eyes glowing a little brighter. ]
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It hurts.
[ And - that's the only detail he's giving. Derek shifts forward, the red of his eyes glowing a little brighter. ]
But I'll be there to take that hurt away.