It wasn't the first time Sasan had come across someone pushing themselves, but that part generally didn't show up until much later in the course of things. Sasan rubbed Jim's back where he could reach, and watched those eyes squeeze shut.

"It's all right. Don't force anything, okay? I'm still going to be here." He had no idea how traumatizing losing a bond like that could be, but he bet it was pretty awful. And he already knew he'd have to take things slow with Jim. He was fine with that. Jim was worth it.

He'd wait until Jim moved, get an idea of how bad it was, and then ask if he could help, with anything.