Do No Harm

I heard the crack as soon as it happened. The sound rang in my head, followed almost immediately by a scream of pain. I squeezed my eyes shut, knowing what I would see if I opened them. I didn't want to see that; I'd already seen it once, and that was enough.

I waited until the footsteps went away, then I called out, "Use your shirt. It will help stem the bleeding." I heard some rustling, and a few quiet sniffs, and then a reply, "Thanks." It was a girl's voice.

At least I wasn't down here alone anymore.