The group joined with another. The young one approached. Bodzil did not feel threatened by her. He thought she was cute. She seemed to understand his injuries and stated that she could repair them. Bodzil seemed to feel confident this little girl could not damage him any further and trusted that either she could repair the injuries and all would be splendid or she could not and he would continue on in the condition he is in now.<br/><br/>"Go ahead and work your magic, young one," Bodzil assured her with a smile. Bodzil could feel a burning sensation in his ribs. It was a mix of fire and ache, almost like a sharp stick poking him in the sides. He grimaced, gritting his teeth. It was not enough to make him moan or make any other noise. He did hold his breath. The exhalation of relief was a sign of the pain leaving his body. He felt great when she was done. She seemed to be sad and feigned a collapse. Bodzil picked her up and held her in his arms.<br/><br/>"Thank you, little one," Bodzil addressed her with a smile. "Thank you very much for your kind gesture. My name is Bodzil. Bodzil Foxe. My friend ahead of us here is Kwatoko." He looked ahead when he gestured to the female oolarger. "Can you keep a secret?" Bodzil looked at her waiting for a gesture of acknowledgement. "She is a dragon. I know she doesn't look like one right now, but I've known her for 120 years. In all that time, she has been a fire breathing red dragon over thirty-five meters long. She has been a great friend in all that time. I could not imagine not having her by my side."<br/><br/>Bodzil and the little girl, known as Lilly exited the passage, caught up to Kwatoko and joined up with Merin, Morgan and Keman. The stars were out. Out of instinct, he looked up and remembered the constellations were very different on this world than they were back on Evolin. That evoked a twinge of sadness and frustration. He placed Lilly back on her feet.