A Secret Vow

The boy would always make sure that his gloves and elbow guards were in good shape before leaving.
He treasured his gloves more than anything because they were tight enough to hide secrets.
With this layer of protection, no one could see the bandages on his hand and the wound beneath them.
He would be treated as if he was normal, and he would be greeted just like everyone else.

That was all he asked for.