MalLee

Hunter:

Hunter notices the scars pretty early on. He freezes and opens his mouth to say something but catches himself. Looks away like he's frustrated with himself for staring. Isn't totally sure how to react at first tbh

It nags at him a lot. He keeps wondering how someone he loves carried something that heavy without him realizing and irrationally blames himself despite knowing the scars could be years older than your relationship

He's noticeably a little subdued for a bit as he decides on the best way to bring it up to you, or if he should even bring it up at all. But the possibility of you ever doing it again is too terrifying for him and he'd absolutely never forgive himself if that happened, so he decides he has to bring it up to you regardless of how uncomfortable it may be

When you explain they're old and you haven't done it in a while, he relaxes a little. He cups your face, rests his forehead against yours, and admits that he hates thinking about you hurting that much

He's softer with you for a while after that, like he's trying to make sure you know that you never have to carry anything alone and that he's there if ever you need support. He just really wants to make sure that if you were to ever get the urge again you'd go to him for support rather than actually go through with it

Tech:

Tech catches sight of your scars and his eyes linger for a second too long before he quietly says "…Oh." Realizes he's staring and apologizes and averts his gaze

Rather than pressing you for answers, he lets you decide whether the subject should be discussed at all. If you change the topic, he follows your lead. Though he kinda keeps the topic tucked away in the back of his head

If you do seem open to talking, his questions are pretty practical rather than emotional, like he asks how old the scars are and whether you're safe now. Understanding how you’re doing now is his first priority, and he doesn't want it to seem like he's making it about his emotions over your wellbeing

He's often not totally sure of what the "correct" comforting words are, but in that moment he just really tries to make you understand how much he cares. Takes your hands in his and quietly tells you he's relieved you survived that point in your life

Afterward, he subtly pays more attention to your emotional state. He knows the scars are old and he trusts you to tell him if you're ever struggling, but he also just wants to be aware and make sure you know that he wants to know how you're doing

Wrecker:

Honestly, at first, Wrecker doesn't catch on to exactly what your scars mean. He's used to being around people with scars and they kinda barely register to him, so he doesn't think much of it

But then later he thinks about it again and the realization just hits him of how...deliberate those scars looked. The pieces click together and this feeling of dread comes over him and he just immediately goes looking for you

Before saying anything, he scoops you into the biggest hug imaginable, holding you securely but carefully. His voice is quieter than usual as he asks if his guess is right

Hearing that they're old doesn't really make him any less sad but he is relieved. He squeezes you again and mumbles that he's really, really glad you're doing better

After that he doubles down on giving you as much affection as humanly possible and filling your days with as much happiness and warmth that he can, just so you know that you've always got him in your corner. He knows he can't fix things that have already happened to you, but he'll damn well try to make sure your life is as happy as he can make it going forward

Crosshair:

Crosshair notices the scars immediately. Because, well, he notices everything. His brow furrows a little but besides that he doesn't really give any indication that he saw them

He never asks about the scars directly. He just quietly keeps track over time, subtly scanning over the area whenever he gets an opportunity to make sure he doesn't see any new ones. Every time he doesn't, he feels a little more relieved, and he builds confidence over time that you've overcome whatever it was that put you in that headspace in the past

You don't even realize he knows until one evening when you're curled up together and you realize he's absentmindedly tracing your old scars with his thumb

If you ask what he's doing, he doesn't answer the question directly. He pauses, then leans down to press a kiss to your forehead and mutters, "…Just glad you're still here."

He doesn't ever bring it up again unless you do. He'll absently trace the scars sometimes, though not often. You might notice that he's very subtly more protective over you but it's not overt. He's just glad you're doing okay and wants you to stay that way

Echo:

Echo recognizes the scars for what they are pretty early on, but he doesn't immediately bring them up/try to talk to you about them. He notices that while you don't talk about them you also don't seem to actively try to hide them, though, which gives him the impression that bringing it up at some point will be okay

He deliberately waits until there's a moment where you two are alone and it seems appropriate before mentioning them, just wanting to make sure that you're alright now

Once you reassure him that they're old, which he already suspected, the concern doesn't totally disappear but he's relieved to have confirmation that this isn't something you're still struggling with

Reaches for your hand and presses a soft kiss to your wrist, murmuring that he's proud of you for getting through that

Respects your resilience a lot. He never treats you like you're fragile after that and he trusts that if you ever need help again you'll know that he's someone you can go to

Fives:

Fives catches sight of the scars mid-conversation and suddenly goes quiet. His expression changes immediately to something concerned

He studies them for a second before looking back up at you with the most heartbreakingly soft look you've ever seen and murmurs "…Oh, baby…"

He just…pulls you into his arms and holds you close, gentler than usual, no hint of his usual lightness/playfulness. He just holds you like he's afraid the past might somehow reach out and hurt you again

He knows what old scars look like, he can tell you haven't done it in a while, but he still asks for confirmation that you're doing alright, listening carefully without interrupting. Lets out a quiet, relieved breath as you confirm it

Makes a point of frequently reminding you how much you mean to him after that. Lots of forehead kisses, random compliments like he tells you frequently how strong you are and how much he admires you. Just makes sure you know that he will never, ever take your presence for granted