I don't regret saying it. It probably prevented you from getting picked, at least.

[ He grumbles, then sighs. ]

But I could have done without the commentary. Now they have completely the wrong idea. It's not even advantageous.

[ Because then it would be acceptable, obviously. He just continues washing out his eye, though there are slight noises of strain just because it definitely isn't comfortable. ]

I will. Hopefully they can tell that it's old and will believe that the blood is my own.