Empress had been broken down at a molecular level and violently torn apart by Machinist's attack, but even still she remained steadfast and hid her pain to let Susan work.<span style="color: #b3b300"> "Our people have many skilled healers, focus on your mortal fellows for now and just keep an eye open for an opportunity to help practice your Eternal healing." </span>Machinist recreated her shell and expanded it around her, but she struggled to move on her own as the action was alien to her.<span style="color: #b3b300">"I would never ask for anything from anyone, Serenity. I can heal myself but this is a good learning experience for Susan."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>