You can't always excuse an outburst on a status effect. [ They have to be responsible for themselves to some degree. Not every slip of the tongue or incident of interpersonal friction can be chalked up to glitches.

Hector carefully eyes Barrett, noticing the way he bristles, making sure there are no sudden movements. He watches his HP bar tick down, waiting for the opportune time to fill him up again. Maybe in a second. ]

Once you're healed up, talk it out with them. Apologize to each other. We can't afford infighting right now.

[ He claps a hand on Barrett's shoulder and squeezes, reassuring. ]

In the meanwhile, keep yourself upright. Try not to lie down, at least while you're swelling. Ice your nose a few times a day. And no fighting. Got it?