From long experience and the skill of his own senses, The Shadow is quick to gauge how old the bloodstains are and whether or not it may still be bleeding. He can make a guess at what was put on the wound from the scent as well, although he's more familiar with Chinese herbs and ointments.
"It comes in handy. I have luck to thank for my still being here. There's been more than one deathtrap I escaped only by sheer chance." His casual tone hints at just how many deathtraps he's been in. "Your gratitude was apparent." A trace of amusement enters his voice. "I'm just sorry my luck didn't extend to helping you dodge them altogether."
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Date: 2009-10-13 03:49 am (UTC)"It comes in handy. I have luck to thank for my still being here. There's been more than one deathtrap I escaped only by sheer chance." His casual tone hints at just how many deathtraps he's been in. "Your gratitude was apparent." A trace of amusement enters his voice. "I'm just sorry my luck didn't extend to helping you dodge them altogether."