Duck Lake so i could buy a diamond ring

"A pleasure, " she responds cordially as he gives his name, drawing the manners from some forgotten part of her. 

Are you hurt?

His question gives her pause, for what doesn't hurt now?  Her heart throbs where it has been torn from her ribcage, a searing pain having replaced the life-sustaining organ. However, the healer knows he means physical wounds - not the ones Kavik has inflicted on her soul. 

"I had a bit of trouble in the mountains. I'll be alright, " she reassures softly, not particularly caring if the latter statement is true.