"I appreciate the offer," Nikkela replied. "And I should certainly get some kind of medical attention, but hospitals are not a safe option. We have good reason to believe there are humans among the enemy's forces so I can't be certain that we'll be safe in a hospital. I should be able to heal myself, although I might need your help with it." She found herself blushing suddenly, although she couldn't begin to think why.<br/><br/>Suddenly her stomach growled loudly.<br/><br/>"Well, I could probably do with some food as well," she said. "I'd take you back to my home but I suspect I need to...prepare you more before I take you there. I would certainly appreciate getting food from somewhere though."