Phantom Hollow that ensuing fire lights the darkness

Eyes flashing in the dimmer lighting, Veritas' claws struck home and while they may not be the sharpest things out there, the sheer force put behind her attack hit home. While they did not manage to scratch the intruder's eyes, they broke the skin of her neck area when Veritas fell short, letting the poison mix with blood and seep into veins. Granted it was not a deep wound nor a serious one - but the poison now had an inlet to do its work. Grimly, the healer stepped back, knowing that there was no need for herb eating. The mixture on her claws would do the work just fine. Still, the healer grinned, tight smile even more fake after her attack.

"We are not without mercy. This time, you get to leave. Tell any and all who dare to trespass upon the lands of the Phantom Shadows that they will not be met with such kindness." Tossing a set of leaves towards the stranger, Veritas continued. "These alleviate pain. I am a healer, and my nature is not to abandon one to die even if they commit such crimes. You can either figure out how to use them, or die."

There were precisely two in that set. One was poisonous - a deadly toxin that could seep into skin when the leaf was broken and its sap rubbed onto it. Consumption of the leaf would be near fatal. The other was daffodil. Supposing the stranger could find the right herb and then decide how to go about using it or perish. It was simple enough to understand. 

Knowing Malice would understand Veritas' trials, she turned and walked away, silently counting on the fact that the intruder would choose the wrong leaf and give them all a better time.