Aries' mind was reeling, no doubt an effect of the pain and the sheer shock. Still, he couldn't sit in an alley all night, he knew that... So he was trying to force his mind to make a decision. He figured he had enough money for a hotel room... Maybe... But they would ask questions about the blood all over him. The hospital was also out of the question for obvious reasons. He cradled his head in a hand, ignoring the blood and debris that was sticking into his crimson hair as he tried just to stop the world from spinning. While he was healing swiftly now it seemed that blood loss was still making him more than a little unstable. Or maybe it was the remaining booze in his system, or a combination of factors.<br/><br/>He finally decided that he could probably slip into a bar and clean up, then make it to a hotel, but first, he actually had to move. That seemed the newest hurdle, and just as he was about to stand he heard the sound of footsteps hurrying towards him and then the voice came from the end of the alley. His eyes widened at the other's voice, reeling back slightly as he flinched at the sound of a voice so close... Why did it seem so loud all of a sudden? He blinked blearily up to the other, though he watched the man's expression and realized that he no doubt must have been put off by his current state. Who wouldn't be?<br/><br/>He parted his lips to speak, but no words came for a long time. What did he say? What could he say? "I..." He finally croaked, voice hoarse. "J-just... I'm fine, just... drunk." He finally stammered, though anyone looking at him would probably question all this blood. "C-cut myself on something but... But i'm fine." He continued dissmissively, dropping his eyes to the ground before finally moving shakily to his feet only to lean against the wall. His body was stiff and aching, and he wondered if he could really make it all the way to a hotel after washing up. Maybe sleeping in a bathroom stall would just have to do until he was feeling a bit better. Regardless, he didn't want the cops called on him now, so trying to act normal was his best option.