It's probably a little the same, at least the implants are. What's different is that he feels useless because he doesn't have his sense of hearing, touch or smell. He's not ready to tell her about his senses either and it's not as if it matters here because he doesn't have those senses now, which is really the problem. It is soothing and reassuring. It helps him get control of that anger and nudges his foul mood into something a little better.

He shakes his head a little, his version of 'it's okay' in that moment. He hisses, wincing ever so slightly. He knows she has to clean it and that's fine. He's dealt with much worse pain.

He's grateful that the cut is too shallow for stitches. He doesn't want to spend anymore time in medical than he already has with his implants. "I'm sorry," he apologizes for his outburst. "I shouldn't have taken that out on you. I'm frustrated and angry. I want to help you and I feel helpless."