Tae jerked against his bonds reflexively when Jimin was hit, because Jimin hadn't done anything to deserve that. Jimin didn't deserve that and he hated that he couldn't do anything to protect him. He glared, feeling powerless and hating it, trying to push back against the rage he felt bubbling up. That definitely wouldn't help in this situation.

He should stay quiet, he knew he should, but he saw a loophole and he just needed to do SOMETHING other than just wait around to be hurt. "What if I wanted to talk to you, cutie?" He managed a smile in spite of the pain. "You never said..."