[Despite the reassurance for refusal, Eiji nods his head. He starts slipping the canister from around his shoulders so he can put it on the ground.]

Let's try. It would be better than not doing anything at all. She... or someone else may try to move it and make it worse.

[A deep, but quick exhale. He stands up a bit straighter.] I'm ready. What do you need? [Bending down, he opens the canister again.] I have a little more gauze. We can use my jacket if we need something sturdier.

[Lord knows it's going to start heating up soon anyway.]