On the job, [ he says, pausing to consider just how much to share before continuing. ] Was sent in to investigate a kidnapping and a potential outbreak of those viruses I was telling you about earlier. Found something... different, but not better.

[ His lips press into a hard line, not quite a grimace but definitely not pleased. ]

Got the person I was sent to rescue out safely, and didn't get that roughed up in the process, but I still took some fire. [ As evidenced by the bandages on his forearms and, as Aqua's likely seen by now, around his shins and torso. ]