Dala was not surprised when Cao became frustrated at her. Most didn't like to be lectured by a child but at least Cao didn't try to hit her. Not that she would be able to since her dodging skills were on point. Years of practice made her better at dodging, especially since the punishment for not succeeding was getting injured. She listened as Cao complained about how kids shouldn't have to worry about this kind of stuff and how they were forced into poor accommodations. Dala agreed with her in a way. This was not how kids were supposed to grow up. But just saying that its not right didn't change anything. Helping one child didn't save the thousands of others in desperate need.

And of all the children who needed saving, Dala wasn't the most desperate out of them. She had learned survival tactics. She had freed herself from the most torturous of places. Despite everything, including her appearance, she was doing fine. However, it seemed that Cao was ready to focus on the magic. She mentioned how she wouldn't teach her anything, and only promised to see if she had potential. This made the child slightly frustrated because Cao was correct. The woman only promised to see if she had potential, she didn't promise anything about teaching. 

Suddenly, she offered to heal the older boy and the rest of her friends. Gerald looked up to her with a wide cheery smile. Sophie, Gerald, and Christie were the kids who needed healing. Brian and Mursha were fine, it was only their attitudes and bloodlines that singled them out from adoption. Mursha's half-orc nature made most disgusted towards her. Brian's in-ability to keep still and bad habit of getting into trouble made him a poor candidate in the eyes of Adeluna.  Gerald nodded to Cao and gathered Sophie and Christie to receive the healing. Meanwhile Dala watched Cao closely, slightly nervous at what she would do. At one point, the child didn't want Cao to drain herself of energy. On the other point, she didn't know if draining energy was an aspect in magic. Dala had only heard of magic in passing conversations. This would be the first time she would get to see it properly. 

Giving Gerald a light smile as he gathered up the other two in need of healing. As the other children readied themselves, Cao looked over to Dala to see that the rough and tumble girl was far more nervous than the ones about to receive the treatment. Turning back to face the three children as it would be better to show than tell as she'd doubted that she could say anything to put Dala at ease. "Gerald lets treat your injury first to show your younger friends that it is safe. Please seat yourself and extend your wounded leg". Once Gerald had seated himself the Priested would approach the young man and kneel near his mangled leg. Rolling up his pant leg she would look to Gerald as she touched his leg to more closely examine the danger, " I apologize for the coldness of my touch, but I need to see how bad the damage is". Looking back to the boy's leg she would lightly squeeze around the limb to feel all of the damage. While healing such an injury was nothing to her, the process of resetting and mending the bone at such a rapid pace would be quite painful. If the boy was treated properly at the time the bones would have not mended in such a manner, however, due to their social status, no one cared to treat them properly. As she continued to examine Gerald's leg she thought on how to go about explaining that a curse could be beneficial to those not knowledgeable in magic. While those with knowledge of magic knew that dark magic was not evil, most see it as a such as many who wield such power tend to use it for their own selfish desires. " Gerald, mending your leg will be quite painful, however, I can place a curse on you to temporarily remove all felling. Do not worry it is not my intent to curse you, but it is up to you if you do not trust me enough". Looking up to Gerald waiting for his answer, as he looked over to Dala who nodded while putting his concerns to rest. With a nod from Gerald, Cao got to work, "Flesh of the host give yourself onto for your master is no longer he who is bound to you. Relinquish the will of the host and rend the sensation of touch from this mortals mind and body". With the incantation finished Gerald could no longer feeling her cold touch nor the air he took in or the beating of his heart. "Gerald I know you cannot tell if you are breathing, but you are alive remain calm and try to breathe in and out slowly I will be done shortly, but notify me if you begin to panic". Not wasting any time, light shined from the Undead's hands. While using such magic hurt her being the level of the magic was not strong enough to cause physical damage. First, the Priestess reversed the purpose of her spell to rebreak the boy's leg. Then she would properly set the bones and mend Gerald's leg. Soon the light would fade and Cao would snap her fingers releasing the curse from Gerald. Standing up and reaching her hand out to the boy, "Use me to balance as we check to see if everything is okay. I'm not sure how long it's been since you were injured so please take your time as walking may be difficult for you at first". Balancing Gerald the two of them would walk around for a bit and run a few tests to make sure it was correctly treated.

Satisfied that the bone was set correctly she would sit Gerald back down and turn briefly to look at Dala as she made her way over to Christie. "Stay still for just a moment Christie, there is no need to worry". With a quick flash of light, Cao waved her hand across the young girl's face revealing a scarless Christie as her hand passed over her face. "See not even the least bit painful, now go over to your friends while I tend to Sophie".

Calm making her way over to the Young Girl holding a wooden sword raising her hand with her palms out. "You seem to have the advantage as I am unarmed, it appears I am at your mercy. would you accept my healing in return for my life"? Smiling and joking with the young girl to break the ice, Cao would wait for Sophie to prepare herself as her wound was the most severe. Normally regrowing a body part is next to impossible, but thankfully for the children, Cao was not just your everyday healer. " I know you probably don't want to show a stranger something so painful, but please, I am here to help. I'll help you just as I did Gerald". Giving Sophie a soft and gentle smile she would wait as long as the girl needed as time was no issue for the Undead. Once Sophie was comfortable enough to open her mouth, the Priestess placed a sphere of light next to her to get a better view of the damage. Looking more closely, she saw tares and layers of scar tissue as it was not a clean cut. Gritting her teeth as she wished unspeakable things on the monster that would do such a thing to a poor girl. With a deep breath, she looked Sophie in the eyes, “I can heal and regrow your tongue, I will place the same curse that I used on Gerald to make sure there will be no pain. However”. Turning to the rest of the children, “I would recommend looking away as the sounds and formation of new flesh is not a pleasant thing to witness”. While Cao spoke the truth, her main reasoning behind not wanting the children to see was do to what the magic would do to herself. Not only will the spell cost be a sizable chunk of mana, but pain and suffering as well do to her unlife will be required to fully restore Sophie’s tongue. Letting the children prepare or leave if they wished, Cao would look to Sophie and await her approval. Casting the same spell, but also removing Sophie’s hearing as she did not want the possibility of her own torment to distract the girl. Preparing the spell, blinding light enveloped the young girl obscuring Sophie from even those who could take such powerful rays of light. Forcing more of her Qi into the spell on condensing it. Cao directed all of the magic on Sophie’s tongue while attempting to hold back the searing pain as the light burn the Undead’s flesh. Letting out a small whimper as she forced more magic into the spell while the intensity of the pain and damage increased. I’ve got to hold on a bit more, get a bit more. I can endure, I must endure! This is the reason I exist pain and suffering is meaningless to me as unlike the living I can endure this pain! Reaching the required price both of magic and of flesh, the part of Sophie’s tongue that still remained began to stir as flesh poured out from it and began to form what had been lost. As the light died out and the pain subsided, Cao looked to see a newly formed tongue within the young girl’s mouth. With a smile, she snapped her fingers as she hid her hands while keeping her back to the children. As she focused on regeneration, the Priestess attempted to hide her pained voice, "Well, what will your first words be Sophie. I bet everyone would love to hear your voice". Hoping that their friend would distract them enough of her body to heal Cao would remain quiet as she focused on herself.

"Lu lu lah lah." Sophie began, experimenting with what she could do with her tongue.

It had been so long since the girl had been able to speak and having a full tongue in her mouth felt strange, yet she was grateful. She began jumping up and down with excitement, speaking all sorts of syllables and non-sense words. Sophie knew how to speak, she was just practicing. Gerald meanwhile was working on walking around. He was trying to practice but his muscles were weak in that leg from a lack of usage. Christie was touching her face, trying to understand that the ugly scar that was once so horrible was gone now. Brian was running around, having a look at all of them then began cheering with excitement. Mursha was quietly watching Gerald and stayed nearby in case he fell and needed help. 

Dala was shocked at the sight of her friends being healed. She thought it would take a lot more to heal them. If that was all it took, why had it been so hard to safe up for healing them? The child closed her mouth and pretended as though she wasn't surprised. Her eyes scanned the area and she quickly spotted Cao's less than energetic state. While everybody else was distracted by their healed injuries, Dala walked over to Cao. The child knew little of healing or what to do when somebody drained their magic. Yet she was ready to assume responsibility for Cao. It was her fault that the woman was here. Therefore any consequences of her meeting the kids was to fall on her shoulders. 

"Here." Dala said going through her satchel, "I think I have something that might help." 

She pulled out a bottle filled with a blue liquid. It was a small mana potion that she had looted off of a dead soldier back during the war. Dala offered the potion towards Cao, hoping that it would help the woman. The child didn't trust many people. However, after healing her friends, there was a massive amount of trust. Cao may not have realized it but Dala letting her see the orphanage, or any of these kids, was a massive sign of trust. These were the kids she cared for the most. These were the ones that she sent money to and helped constantly. They were the closest she had to a family. And now Cao had helped them. 

"So um…Is that what you're gonna test for?" Dala asked curiously. 

Overhearing the children's glee brought a smile to the Undeads charred face as she took in air slowly. While she no longer needed air the act alone helped her concentrate and slightly take her mind off the pain as flacks of blackening skin crumbled off her body revealing her eternal pale skin.

With most of her attention divided into speeding up her cursed form's own regeneration, she barely heard Dala's footsteps over the children's antics. "Why aren't you with your friends"? Crossing and tucking her arms in and angling away from the young girl in a poor attempt at hiding her current injury as her clothing did nothing to hide the sides of her legs that were a mix of clear pale white and coal. "Don't worry about me I'll be fine". Compacting herself more to try and hide what she truly is.

Foolish praying that Dala would not take note of her injuries and discovering that she was nothing but a monster in human form as She was well aware that the Young Girl was more than perceptive and intelligent enough to figure it out. Waiting for the inevitable questions about her body were beginning to show as the stress slowed her regeneration. However, the question never came, instead, Dala pulled out a vial filled with magical energy. Peering over her shoulder revealing the burns that still permeated the Priestess's face. Looking down at the vial as more and more of the burn chipped off. Looking back to Dala with a sullen smile, "I appreciate your concern, but that will do nothing for me I'm afraid". Facing back away from the girl she hoped that she would just go back to her friends.

With a bit of silence exchanged, Dala spoke up with far less confidence than usual. "No not at all I don’t expect you to know any spells, plus I doubt you’ll come across a healer with the ability to remake a body part by just casting as it is beyond most as the skill and energy requirement are too high. What you’d normally come across is ritual cast, while it has less of a skill and cost it is still quite high. There is now a monetary cost involved as instead of mana you’ll be using materials”. Cao stopped herself before continuing on as she was getting off topic and did not want to overwhelm the girl with information. “Anyhow I’m getting off topic, what we will be doing is checking your magical affinity. Almost everything has magical energy flowing through them. Now, how much depends on the individual and by association those that have more are going to have an easier time at controlling and outputting magic. However this is not to say that those with less magic are unable to use magic, it will just be more difficult than someone who is more naturally gifted. Just like a muscle, your own magical reservoir can be increased with training, but everyone has a limit to where it cannot be increased anymore. There are ways to bypass your own natural limit, but those methods are dangerous and all require the lives of others”. While most would not mention the twisted arts, hiding the darker side of magic from a budding student can often lead to them blindly wandering into dangerous territory. “Along with your affinity to magic, everyone has at least one or more types of magic that they are naturally drawn to. While we do not know why it is, many say it’s from birth while others think it has something to do with personality, however, along with how much magic one carries inside there will be a type usually one maybe two most of the time anymore is extremely rare. Though that is not to say more is better, like everything in magic and in life there is a cost. It may be easier for someone with more types to learn they tend to be rather volatile and have issues learning how to control and refine their craft”.

Taking a break as the Priestess caught herself going off topic again into magical theory instead of answering the question. Examining herself and brushing off the last of the remaining skin as she turned to Dala reminded her of the rare times she taught the attendants when she was not busy. However, unfortunately, the Priestesses’ teaching skills did not increase with age. “In short, I'm going to grade your magical affinity based on typing, volume of magic and magical clarity”.

Dala could tell that Cao was different. If Cao had revealed that when first meeting her, then it might have made a difference in how the child saw her. But now things were different. Cao was not an enemy, her healing of her friends and general friendly attitude made that clear. The child did not return to her friends. She placed the mana potion back in her bag but her eyes remained on Cao in a concerned way. Despite everything, Dala genuinely had grown to care for Cao, even though they had only just met. If she was hurting then Dala would bite anybody who was hurting her. That was the way that the child rolled. She understood that her pain had to do with the healing from earlier so she made a mental note to not let Cao do that again, or at least to ensure she had a way to avoid the pain next time. 

Cao put Dala's slight concerns about magic at ease when she explained what she was actually going to do. Dala reached into her bag and pulled out a small journal with a quill. She began to scribble down Cao's words as though they were coming from a professional teacher. To Dala, information was information. Whether it came from a professional wizard or a normal wizard didn't matter As long as it was true, the source wasn't important. 

"I couldn't get that all down. So I just jotted down some short summary." Dala explained as she put away her journal and quill, "So how is this text going to go?" 

Suddenly there was a shout from the owner of the orphanage. She was ordering all the children to come inside, as it was time for them to eat. The children let out a slight whine but they knew they couldn't or shouldn't disobey. Dala ran over to them and gave each of them a hug. Then the kids gathered around in a circle to create a group hug. Dala looked at each of them with a big smile. 

"Remember, no matter what, we will be there for each other." She said, "And hopefully our lives will get better. Especially thanks to miss Cao. Don't forget to say thanks to her before you head in." 

They released each other from the hug then the group of children rushed over to Cao. Each of them had a big smile and looked genuinely happy with what she had done for them. It would take time for them to get used to their healed body but it was clear that this was a new beginning for them. No longer was it a fight for most of them. 

"Thank you miss Cao!" They said in unison. 

The rest of them headed back into the orphanage, Mursha stayed behind. She was holding a little daisy in her hands. Mursha didn't seem to be the talkative type but she did speak  this time. 

"May you find happiness within yourself, miss Cao." Mursha said with a soft voice, holding up the daisy to Cao before running to join the others. 

Dala didn't quite understand what Mursha meant but she assumed that it was a thank you. After watching everybody go inside, Dala looked up to Cao. Now that everything was settled with her friends, she was ready to learn this magic. She knew from what Cao said that it wouldn't be like hers. The child was hoping for fire magic. She had seen it before and was always impressed by it. The fire magic also made sense in Dala's mind. After all what other magic type was influenced by rage other than fire? None! Fire was one of the best magic types. 

Surprised that Dala could write let alone jot down notes on her explanations as she was going rather fast. As Dala put away her journal and quill asking how the test will be performed, Lixue thought of how to explain it as simply as possible since Dala was no longer taking notes. The test was a rather simple one as Dala either had the ability or did not, everything the Priestess needed was right in front of her all she had to do was examine Dala's magical potential.

As Lixue was about to explain the process a shout from a woman caught everyone's attention. Unsure what to make of it as the rundown building did leave much to be desired, but perhaps it was not on the fault of the ones in charge, but those above. Holding off the explanation as Dala and her friends said their goodbyes. Turning away from their huddle to give the children some privacy, but to also hide the joy radiating off of herself upon seeing such a heartwarming sight. With the sounds of little footsteps, the Undead assumed the children would be on their way but to her shock, she was surrounded by bright smiles. As the children thanked her in unison, it felt almost as if her heart had begun beating again. Fighting against her own happiness as she could not let her emotions overpower her as she needed to keep her focus as her being would begin feed on the magic around her. Placing a hand over her mouth then wiping her eyes. "Your very welcome, I'm glad I could help all of you".

Basking in her own joy as she could not remember the last time she had felt such bliss one last attack upon her heartstrings came with a gift. Kneeling down as Mursha offered her a blessing and a daisy. Gently taking the flower and pressing it to her chest. "Thank you, but your smiles have already brought me happiness. I hope that one day all of us can smile together once more". If she was still among the living Lixue would be in tears, but thankfully her Undead being dulled her emotions.

With there, goodbyes sent Lixue stared at the flower while twirling it in between her fingers thinking about how to preserve it. Coming back to reality she noticed Dala looking at her. Turning away and clearing her throat. "Sorry, we have gotten sidetracked". Returning to face Dala with her usual calm demeanour as she carefully places the daisy safely away. "Now as to discovering your magical potential, it's not too difficult of a test. I already can see that you have a sizable amount of magic within you. Though sizable for a person who has never practised magic no one starts off casting spells on purpose". Holding out both of her hands' palms up towards Dala. "When your ready place you hands atop mine to form the connection. I'm going to send a small amount of my own magic to act as a catalyst to create a reaction. Depending on your affinity certain types or types or reactions will happen. Do not worry nothing dangerous will occur on my watch, the minor reactions will be in lines with a temperature increase if fire or less if ice nothing harmful".

Giving Dala all the times she needs, as it is understandable that magic can be scary to the initiated. As Dala placed her hand atop Lixue, a surge of energy would jolt through her body. "Don't worry this is normal with practise this amount of magic will be as natural as breathing". As Lixue's magic spread through Dala's body, the young girl would feel a chance as Preatsiess' magic changed into her own converting into something she had never felt before. Calm spread throughout Dala as it expanded flowing out until the room began to glow with radiant light. Releasing her hand from Dala's, Lixue studied the light looking for any signs of other forms of magic. As the light faded, utter shock spread across her face. "I don't think I've ever seen such a pure light that even compared to mine before. This is a once in a century.. no millennia moment". Looking toward Dala with disbelieve, "You have an affinity to light magic that rivals that of legendary figures". Lixue had many questions but did not want to interrogate the girl. The sheer likelihood of meeting such a person were next to none. Not to mention that any such person would be in the hands of an organization or family as she was. Is this fate, was this the reason I was brought back to a world I no longer belonged? Whether it was fate or some other force that caused them to meet the decision to pursue magic was solely on Dala. Leaving her theories for later the Priestess' focus was solely on Dala. " As I stated before your magical clarity is at the zenith of what a human could accomplish, and your affinity is light which means other types will be harder for you to learn, however, control is very much a necessity for healing as it is one of the most difficult practises to learn. Though it is your choice if you wish to pursue magic". She had promised Dala to check her magical ability, but not to teach her. Lixue's own words rattled around her head as both her past magical affinity and Dala's current ability held eerily similar properties.

Dala smiled after seeing how the kids affected Lixue. They always had a charm about them, a charm that she could never match. She knew that this moment brought Lixue happiness, which she deserved for healing them. If only she could learn their secrets. Wherever her friends went, they always knew how to bring a smile to people's faces. That was a talent Dala could only imagine. The child watched her friends return to the orphanage. One day. One day they would have an amazing home with people who loved them for who they were. She would make it happen. But for now, Dala had to focus on gathering knowledge and skills to be able to survive in the world. The child looked back to Lixue and waited patiently for her next words. 

Lixue snapped back to reality and began to explain the magical potential test that Dala would be taking. The test wasn't dangerous nor was it going to be big or flashy, at least that was how she seemed to be describing it. The second that Lixue held out her palms, Dala quickly placed her hands atop without a drop of hesitation. If magic was something she could do, then Dala desperately wanted to know. She needed her skills at full command for what she planned in the future. Every advantage she had needed to be used. Dala could not afford to show fear or hesitation. If she wanted something, she needed to get it. 

An unfamiliar jolt of energy ran through her body. It was strange yet powerful in an odd way. The magic Lixue was sending spread throughout her body but began to change. Lixue's magic was calm and inviting. But as the magic changed within the child, something changed with the magic as well. Instead of calm, it was fierce. As though the light itself was a divine sword instead of a healing touch. It could have been the fact it was untamed and unused. Or…perhaps it was something else. Dala had a feeling, in her heart that matched the magic. It had the uncontrollable nature of anger but was driven by love. Love for her friends, empathy for others, and….her love for her mother. Some sort of protective feeling, yet so much more. As light spread through the room, Dala's eyes began to glow with bits of light. The second that Lixue pulled away, the light from her eyes vanished. 

Dala looked at her hands with confusion. The strange feeling was gone but the memory of it lingered. She'd never felt like that before. It was like a sleeping power had awakened and was eager to be used again. It was an itch, a new desire never felt before. Dala looked up to Lixue and listened as she talked about the pure light. Light? Was that what she had? She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed since she wanted something a bit different. Beggars couldn't be choosers. And Lixue mentioned how it was a once in a century moment. So that was a good thing. 

"How much will I owe you for magic lessons?" Dala asked.

The child did not expect something for nothing. Helping without some sort of compensation was wrong. If Lixue was up to it, Dala was willing to pay. The child had ways of getting money through small and medium jobs. For now she wanted a straight answer from Lixue, Dala looked at Lixue with determined eyes. She had the eyes of somebody who wasn't going to take no for an answer and wouldn't stop until she succeed. Eyes of somebody who wasn't going to stop trying with all of her strength. 

Finding the humour and how their roles had reversed from their first encounter. However, seeing how serious the girl seemed to be about the request made Lixue internalize her assumption as she smiled at her possible apprentice. While she did not like the idea of a child travelling around with her as the Undead did not live the safest of lives. Yet Whoozy’s words popped into her mind noting that despite her age Dala was quite adept in dangerous situations.

Fighting with her conscious about taking a young girl into a dangerous situation with the possibility of mentoring a future hero, clashed in the Priestess mind as she did not want to force her through such trials she herself had to endure. Although she did wish to help the girl, and with such magic similarities who better to teach her and look after her than herself?

“The only thing you shall owe is to the pursuit of magic, the cost of which is lifetimes of dedication. I will do my best to help guide you through your journey into magic, but I can only do so much as in the end, it is up to you how far you will go”. While she still had reservations about taking the girl with her, she could always direct her to another more experienced teacher if her own ability was lacking. Even if this is not exactly what she had planned, she could not say that it was an undesirable outcome as Lixue had done exactly what she had wanted, the Undead did not expect that it would be her who would be the girl’s mentor and caregiver.

Retrieving the package that housed her gift to Dala. “I still promised you food, but since we are now teacher and student how about we make a celebration of your first steps into magic”. Handing the package to Dala that housed a simple blue dress with a sash through the middle with long white socks and matching navy blue shoes with nickel belting. “ I was planning on leaving this with you, but since we are going to be travelling together I thought it would be a good idea to give this to you now instead of later as a gift along with the celebration”.

"Okay." Dala agreed to the deal. 

If what Cao said was accurate, then Dala had some sort of magic. Magic was dangerous if not controlled well. This was something that the child had learned from other people a long long time ago. Her mind was already trying to figure out what future lessons that she might be taught. Perhaps something related to the naturalness of magic? Or maybe they would start with physical training to prepare for magic? Or maybe they would sit under a cold waterfall for a long period of time? Instead, Cao held out a package to the child. Dala's eyes grew wide with surprise as she hadn't been expecting anything like that. 

Taking the package, she tore off the wrappings and opened it. Inside was a simple blue dress with a sash through the middle. There were also some white logn socks and a matching pair of blue shoes. New clothes! Dala was getting tired of her old ones, and this would make her look sorta like a powerful princess. She gave Cao a small smile, allowing her a few moments of genuine happiness. 

"Thanks. I've been needing some new clothes." Dala said. 

Carefully she placed the opened package on the ground, trying not to let it touch the dirty ground. Then she reached for her tunic and yanked it over her head. Reaching for the dress, she lifted the skirt part over her head and tried to worm her way into the sleeves and the head part of the dress. The child ended up getting stuck. Her right arm was where her left arm should have been and her left elbow was where the head was supposed to go. 

"Uh, little help?" The child called out to Cao, "I'm not used to dresses." 

As Cao held out Dala's gift she was unsure whether to be annoyed or concerned by the blase agreement to an eternity of dedication. The Priestess would have expected at least some hesitation at the thought of taking on a never ending quest that was the art of magic. Perhaps I'm being too kind… Am I reassuring her too much that the dangers of magic seem irrelevant? As Lixue thought on how harsh she should be on Dala, the rest of her focus was intently on the gift hoping that Harvey had a better understanding of current fashion than herself.

Following every tear of the packaging that Dala made as it soon revealed it's contents and an excited Dala. Far too excited for Lixue as the young girl was already undressing herself to try on her new dress. "Not use to dresses is not the issue, a young girl should not be undressing in public". Deciding to leave the scolding for later as the rest of the day was supposed to be a positive turning point in Dala's life. Making her way over to the tangled mess of cloth and human, "Hold still I'll sort this out". Gently taking hold of Dala's arm Lixue would feel odd markings and abrasions on the girl's arm. Holding her curiosity at bay she would extract Dala's arms from the incorrect exits and turning the dress around before correctly pulling the dress past Dala's head.

Assisting Dala with putting her hands through the sleeves, Lixue would kneel down and tie the sash leaving a little bow with a slight excess of string tapering towards the ground. "There, the dress fits very well considering it was off the shelf". Standing back up and walking around to face Dala, the Priestess would smooth out the sleeves then roll one up, revealing the burn mark around Dala's wrist. Looking to Dala with concern as smouldering anger formed at the pit of her stomach as the Priestess cursed whomever would do such a thing to a child. " While I was healing the other children, why did you not join them? I would have healed these scars along with the others. Were you concerned about what I might do to your friends and want to be at the ready just in case"?