When the Ranger collapsed to the ground, the boy tensed. He was unsure whether the demon had just been sealed away or the fight with the demon had killed the Ranger. He wanted to go over to him, to see if he was alright, and heal him if he wasn't. But he couldn't. His body wouldn't move at the moment. It felt like all of his strength had been torn from him, and was taking its sweet time coming back.<br/><br/>Eventually, the Ranger stirred and sat up, looking around. Kosuke opened his mouth, to call out to him, ask if he was okay, and let him know that he himself was fine, if a little tired and in pain. When nothing came out, the boy's brow furrowed and a puzzled expression crossed his face. He tried again, this time his expression held worry. By the third time, his face was covered in horror.<br/><br/>Slowly, Kosuke managed to drag an arm up to his recently strangled throat. It felt bruised, and it was definitely burnt from when the Ranger's hands caught fire... but it wasn't crushed or anything. So... why couldn't he talk?<br/><br/>The boy turned his head so he was looking at the Ranger again. He... couldn't call out to him, and he was too tired to wave or get up or something. Kosuke hoped the Ranger would just notice him on his own, it wasn't like he was hidden after all.