( Her gaze sharpens with concern. ) If you are in need of assistance, I would do whatever I might. It is a big deal if you are yet hurt.

( Elizabeth, naturally, has issues about people she cares about being hurt or worse. Losing anyone else simply is not an option for her. )

That would be an understatement. The knight who leads your forces has a thirst for blood. ( Her features soften, and she smiles. )

No more than we can have a demigod be harmed on our watch, am I correct? I am concerned for you, my friend.

( Time will see her bounce back. It'll just take a good deal of it to see a change in her. )