We really shouldn’t trouble her so much, I’m sure she has so much on her mind right now. I can manage, really.

[Iruka stands a little straighter, takes a few breaths and paces himself. The nausea isn’t as bad as it had been a few minutes ago. But the cold is getting beyond uncomfortable.]

If you don’t mind, Kakashi-san, I’d much prefer to get warmer as quickly as possible. Is there a place I can do that? [A beat.] Safely?

[Iruka doesn’t want to make more of a spectacle of himself than he already has.]