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Raven's initial misgivings about Niamh's demeanor seemed to be correct, after all. No sooner had the alpha dropped Screech's name did Niamh's composure begin to fray a little at the seams. He's Screech was one of those descriptions that needed no explanations, particularly to Raven. Nobody knew her brother better than she did. The healer noticed Niamh's shaky lips and the glassy tears that lingered unspilled at the corners of her delta's eyes, and immediately Raven was concerned about her in a way that didn't involve medicine. Seriousness came over her face and her voice was soft and calm as she asked the girl, "Has he hurt you, Niamh?"