Arda peered at Thag's side, trying to make out the details.  Fortunately the moonlight was fairly bright.  "Hmmm.  It's a little inflamed.  That might just be from over-straining it just now, but it might be the start of an infection."  She nosed the injured spot gently, touching just enough to feel that it was warm, perhaps a little warmer than it should be.  "I have a little touch of healing magic.  Earth magic, you know?  Let me see if I can improve things a little.  Hold still please."  She nosed the spot again, her eyes half-closed in concentration, drawing power up through her hooves, directing the healing energy into Thag's side.<br/><br/>-----<br/><br/>Violette's eyes went wide as she saw the skeletal dragon's head appear above the foliage.  She let out another tiny squeak, completely frozen in place.  He wings shivered as she stared up at him.  He stepped closer and she tried to still her trembling.  Maybe if she held completely still he wouldn't attack her? But he simply stood there, looking at her.  Surely if he was going to attack her he would have done so right away.  Perhaps he didn't mean her any harm?  Cautiously she ventured a shaky, "H-hello?"