[Nate is definitely not wrong in his assessment; for as much as Lance is far more adaptable and capable than people usually give him credit for, Hadriel in general is still not really a place he's suited to handle. But he's doing his best, and patience and encouragement go a long way toward reassuring him; alcohol on an empty stomach doesn't hurt either, and it won't take long before the effects kick in.

He does give Nate a vaguely judgement look for the rapid drinking of the rest of the bottle, but he can't honestly blame him considering the situation and he needs to focus on what he's doing anyway.

It only takes a few seconds to realize that doing stitches truly isn't that difficult; sure, they're probably not going to be the best ever, but they'll do. By the time the first stitch is finished and tied off correctly Lance is starting calm again, although whether from the alcohol or just that he seems to be doing okay at this even he's not sure of.

With the calm comes being more confident that he doesn't need quite as much concentration on what he's doing and so talking is okay, and it's probably best for Nate to have the distraction too anyway. So after a moment he speaks up, curious.]

Why did you decide to go swimming in the lake anyway? Were you just bored, or did you think there might be something worth finding?