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[lastgunslinger]

There's pain, and lots of it. Roland is vaguely aware of being carried up the stairs. Ted's breathing is strained.

Roland is placed on the bed. He can't hide a wince. He doesn't really try.

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[mr-brautigan.livejournal.com]

"I would," he says. "Need reading material, if I'm going to be here."

Ted eases Roland back down. Then he reaches for a length of sheet, dips it into the warm, soapy water, and begins to tend Roland's wounds.

It takes a while.