Going upstairs would be even more of a pain—and don't say "I'll carry you", you shouldn't be putting so much weight on that arm. I won't give you any more painkillers if that's what you're going to use them for.

Here is fine. [he'll be pantsless on the floor and everyone will just have to deal with that

Anyway, he lets Elsword help get the boots off... they held up well, all things considered, but the thick outer plating is more dented and crushed in places around his injured shin. Add winces hard, trying not to hiss as the boot is slowly peeled away. Fresh wounds reopen near the lip, blood sticking to the inner lining...]

Be careful. [as if Elsword wasn't?? his eyes are locked on the wound no matter how much worse it makes this] Ugh, circulation is... no, it's fine. Continue. If I'd been stuck in there any longer, though...