[Trigger Warning: Blood and gore. Read at your own discretion.]
"Not the best color," Bradley ran his fingers through the blood splashed on the ground. "But acceptable."
The devastated child in front of his eyes shivered in fear, and the Private who just witnessed all that fell to his knees.
"S-Sir." Private Joshua shook his head before composing himself. "May I take Samuel to the doctor?"
Bradley raised his eyebrow before looking at Samuel's hand, bleeding immensely. It was a miracle that he was still conscious.
"You're going to ignore my warnings?" Bradley chuckled. "Suit yourself."
Private Joshua quickly stood and saluted the Lieutenant General before rushing towards Samuel's pale hand. He grabbed the hammer and stuck it against the nail's head.
"Hold on." Private Joshua whispered before pulling the nail out of his palm.
