"Quite so. Poor dears. If there is anything at all I can do to help, I insist you let me know, no matter how great or small." Although Vivienne is quite aware that her presence is intimidating, by intention, to some of the most hearty of souls, and might be nearly overpowering to traumatized apprentices. Nonetheless, her offer is genuine. Something must be done to help their own and she would have a hand in that.

Adelaide's grimace from moving does not escape Madame de Fer's sharp eyes either. A lecture about self-care is not forthcoming... yet. Instead, she asks quietly, as a matter of respect for the other mage's privacy and pride, "Shall I have a healer brought up to see further to your injuries, darling?"