She sighed.  To protect a child.  Moving closer she looked at the dagger.  "Alright, how is it enchanted? Maybe we can figure something out so that we can remove it before you die."  She was prepared to help him, but she was cautious. "Why were you protecting this girl and from whom?"  She held one of her feathers ready, but she was debating whether she should just kill the man or not.  At least if his soul was removed from his body...ah but she wasn't sure what would happen to souls here.  She was left with only the option to help him.  "I can attempt to heal you, but I need to know about the dagger first.