How about we try to work it out without the 'skin peeling off' part, first? Think I'd kind of prefer it that way.

[Ryan tugs him along as he shifts to lean back against a convenient tree, encouraging Henry to rest against him there. It's not so chilly yet that he feels the need to drag him home.]

And I'm pretty sure if there are lurking maladies, you'll be the one to find them. Don't worry too much about that, yeah?