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Laila Dermott

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No one comments on it thinking it’s because Kevin is uncomfortable seeing the physical evidence of his protector hurting him.

When in actuality it’s because the Nest had a golden rule, one that Kevin knew better than most “never injure where the public can see it.”

When Riko hurt someone enough to have it call attention he too was punished for it by the Master. Andrew had rightfully punished Kevin for deceit (albeit a lot more forgiving than he was used too.)

So Kevin instinctively hides the evidence because he doesn’t want Andrew to get punished for it too. He just got taken off his court ordered medication for nearly killing a bunch of guys.

Who knew what could happen to him if people saw that his teammate had dark bruises in the shape of his hands around his neck.

Kevin had already hurt Andrew enough by lying to him. He wouldn’t dare cause him any more pain because he couldn’t hide well enough.

The bruises themselves didn’t really bother him.

They weren’t a symbol of betrayal like others may believe but instead a sign of the inevitable. Of the rules that would follow him wherever way he went and the standards he must abide by.

Kevin didn’t regret keeping Neil’s secrets but he does wish it didn’t have him break his word to Andrew. But it was his own fault, it always was after all and Andrew was just correcting that.

This was a reminder to be better.