[ He might have voiced his agreement that full-body suits would be the ideal approach, regardless of the looks that he has noticed from the others, but her commenting on his hands causes them to squeeze around his arms tightly. The dream itself takes on that tension, an undercurrent of roiling emotions.

There is no warmth here, where they tell themselves that their accumulating sins are justified. ]

...Were they? I'll reiterate that I'm fine. I appreciate your concern, but an examination is unnecessary.

[ So he says, though turning his head reveals traces of red marring the side of his neck, past his shirt's collar. ]

All of you, on the other hand, should indeed be more careful.