[Zhao watched with only the slightest of winches at the sight and sound of her thumbs going back into place. He'd definitely heard worse in his day--actually, he'd definitely caused worse in his day, so he couldn't really say much. It was more sympathy than disgust or flinching from pain that drove him to make any face at all.]

Yeah, probably a good idea. [He tilted his head to one side.] That's not going to do you any favors right now. You really should get out of here. Think you need an escort?