When he was satisfied, he released her hands, forcing himself not to think about how very much he wanted to hold them longer. Watching her closely, he tried to focus only on the state of her injuries in an attempt to return to the mindset he'd been in when he first arrived here.<br/><br/>"You heal fast... I'm glad. You'll likely need at least a few more days, though. Those cuts on your stomach will be painful for some time, even after the bandages come off."