Swiftcurrent Creek The crow and the butterfly.

Danica's ears fell flat against her skull, and Bazi felt a tremor of indecision move through the girl's healthy shoulder. "You know, I think I'm good, or I will be after a couple days off my feet."

The Alpha utterly failed to hold back a surprised laugh, turning a bemused expression on Danica. "What do you mean, OK? Don't be an idiot, there's an entire crater in your shoulder! Hold still and let her fix you," she ordered, and moved her delicate head around to rest across Danica's shoulder blades. From there, she could watch Paarthurnax as she surveyed the damage - it was impossible to tell from the healer's concentrated face what the verdict would be. "Well?" Bazi prompted, crinkling her brow. "Salvageable?"