"It might be necessary, to make sure that the insides have not been permanently damaged." Sidony says it gently but coolly; her job is to inform and treat, not to make men think as though their wounds are better than they are. Her fingers keep tracing over the line of his hand, but his next words make her purse her lips, finally lifting her head to look at him properly.

"I have completed many surgeries, ser, but I can ask another healer to aid you and leave myself for the treatment after if you prefer."