"You don't have to act so weird about it." They had seen each other without clothes before, so Barnaby didn't understand why Kotetsu was shy now, of all times.

At least his partner complied -- and it was ultimately a good thing he did, because Barnaby confirmed the suspicions he'd been harboring for several days now. It was subtle, and easy enough to miss even for someone with good vision. But, up close like this, with the light shining on him, and Barnaby wearing his glasses, the discoloration on Kotetsu's chest was unmistakable.

"What happened to you?" he asked, his green eyes faintly widening.