[The man she's speaking with holds up a hand to forestall any more concern. He knows he must look a sight, soot on his skin and fur, and bearing all manner of cuts and bruises besides. There's even a scrap of scarf covering his right eye, though it's sooty rather than bloody.
He's lost some blood to the fighting, but he always loses blood when fighting as a dark knight. By now, the lightheadedness is natural.]
This is fine. Better to find someone who truly needs it-- there was this girl I brought in. Mayhap she needs attention.
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He's lost some blood to the fighting, but he always loses blood when fighting as a dark knight. By now, the lightheadedness is natural.]
This is fine. Better to find someone who truly needs it-- there was this girl I brought in. Mayhap she needs attention.