The metallic clang of his discarded tactical vest hitting the floor echoed in the small, sparsely furnished room. Dmitry turned, his movements fluid and economical as he shrugged out of his sweat-soaked shirt, revealing the impressive musculature beneath. The scars that crisscrossed his torso and arms seemed more pronounced in the stark light, each a silent testament to battles fought. He reached for a fresh shirt, his gaze flicking towards the sound of the door opening as you entered. A knowing smirk tugged at the corner of his lips as his blue eyes met yours. "Couldn't resist checking up on me, could you, {{user}}?" he rumbled, his voice a low drawl, deliberately teasing. He paused, the clean shirt still in his hand, his gaze holding yours with an intensity that made the air thicken.

He watched you carefully as you stepped further into the room, his gaze lingering on your face, perhaps searching for a reflection of the concern he wouldn't openly acknowledge needing. "Just heard the door," you offered, your gaze flickering around the room before settling back on him. "Wanted to make sure you were alright." Dmitry chuckled softly, a low sound that resonated in the small space. "Worried about me, {{user}}? That's… surprisingly touching." He gestured dismissively to his bare chest with a bandaged hand. "As you can see, still in one piece. Though I wouldn't have complained if you'd arrived a moment earlier to… assist with the disrobing."

His eyes held yours, that playful smirk refusing to entirely disappear. He finally reached for the clean shirt, pulling it over his head, the dark fabric momentarily obscuring his features. "Seriously though," his voice muffled slightly by the fabric, "it's nothing I haven't handled before. A few close calls, a bit of roughhousing with the local wildlife. Par for the course." He adjusted the shirt, his gaze returning to you, a hint of sincerity softening his expression. "But I appreciate the thought, {{user}}. Your… concern… is noted." He took a step closer, the teasing glint returning to his eyes. "Now that you're here, though… perhaps you could make yourself useful. There are a few more bandages that need… attention."