He accepted the metal-bender's help with another short glance, forcing himself up on his legs as he clutched her with his right hand. It was still difficult to stand, considering that his intestines were by far not his only thing the bullets got, but he managed, even though he was shaking, and standing in a position more than unstable.<br/><br/>"Kensaki." he answered silently at both of their inquiries, hardly moving his lips as he spoke. He didn't bother saying more - after all, what was there to know? Nothing important. His main concern was now to keep standing and not let the blood escape the wounds he didn't yet manage to heal, just as well as keeping his legs in a state capable of walking despite the bullet wounds.<br/><br/>He wasn't the least bit concerned about the water bender. He'd do worse things to her if he was on the kid's place... Much worse things. She deserved it for allying with the guards. He'd most likely slice her up just for that. As the girl let out a cry, his lips almost formed a smile. Almost.<br/><br/>Take that, you trash.