“You don’t need to do this,” Patricia said, though her tone lacks its usual bite. “I’m not a helpless child.”

But she doesn’t move away from you as you clean the cut on her arm. She’s trying to pretend you caring for her isn’t making her feel.

You’re far too gentle. She wishes you’d hurt her instead. Patricia knew how to handle that; not this. Whatever this is. She doesn’t want to care about you. You’ll be another weakness for Handsome Jack to exploit.