The Sentinels beauty means the scent of roses, and then the death of roses

With the explanation put forward, the child felt a sense of relief. Though the pain hurt now, he felt he would hurt even more if the limp was permanent. He could not imagine having to limp like this for the rest of his life and was glad the short circuiting in his shoulder signified that it wasn’t permanent.  

Despite his relief, another worry came about as she mentioned what they were to do next: swim. Somehow, despite the drop, he had been able to carry himself to the shore. Looking away with embarrassment, Rannoch dropped his ears so that they laid upon his skull.

“I don’t remember how to swim… My baptism was the first time.”