[He started to pace his breathing, and focused on a spot on the wall before him in and attempt to try and gather himself and push past the pain. It was only pain. It was temporary. He's had worse. It was a sign he was still alive. Still himself.
It took a few moments before he'd pulled himself enough together to talk, but still was measuring his breaths.]
My back. It's an injury from home. It'll be fine, I just... need a moment.
[Or several moments and something for the pain, but he wasn't keen on admitting that bit yet.]
it's funny because you hella right. Naruto pt II: [Everyone dies while Sakura goes on vacation]
It took a few moments before he'd pulled himself enough together to talk, but still was measuring his breaths.]
My back. It's an injury from home. It'll be fine, I just... need a moment.
[Or several moments and something for the pain, but he wasn't keen on admitting that bit yet.]