Ocean's Breath Plateau Why can't I cross this river?

Ash Paw studied him and spoke her tone leaving no breach for argument. This was a straightforward beast.

You realize I'll need to touch you to heal you correct? And furthermore if you take such large strides you'll keep ripping apart the wound.

She eyed him and nodded. Just fine. Now this. 

She eyed him and sighed, her mouth twisted in distaste at the next words that left her mouth.

I need to clean your wound it's gonna frigging hurt. You ready?