[Why not go there indeed. Luca might have thought to question this much, but Zahliya's comment regarding those needles and drugs promptly silences him. It was only natural for the gargoyle to shy away toward something gentler.

(Luca tries not to think about the fact that Zahliya had no idea how gentle Luca would be. Or if he would offer care at all.]

There's no need for sedation in this case, at least. [Especially with the way Zahliya's body seems to be burning away everything else. It only takes a few more dabs to thoroughly cleanse his face, too. Certainly not worth the fuss Add might have kicked up.]

There. If you want to use the washroom to strip down, go ahead. I can grab some clothes while you're at it.