Marluxia murmured, wordlessly. He knew exactly where it belonged, and that was out of Szayel's possession.

He held his hand out across the bed, silently demanding that Szayel hand it over.

He glanced very briefly at Lumi as he did. They both understood why they couldn't let Szayel walk away with the used needle, and if it came to violence to stop him from doing so then Marluxia was prepared for it to end with violence.

"I've had a very long day," he said, when Szayel still hadn't relinquished the needle. The 'Don't continue to try me' didn't need to be given voice.