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Her companion's words earned a dismissive wave of her hands and head, prompting the country girl to reassure the wolf boy. "Oh please don't think that! It's really no trouble, you can't help it that you were so badly hurt! If anything you should be resting and waiting for someone to bring you food." Such a polite young man! Nadiya hoped he was ok to walk around as he was, and kept close just in case he should collapse or need assistance.

The answer to her curiosity earned a small gasp of shock, looking over at the male in disbelief. Nadiya felt her eyes widen at the words from the wolf tailed young man, a hand to her lips in shock. Blood? Why on earth would Aemon give the young man blood? That sounded horrible, and sent a slight shudder of revulsion down her spine. Could it actually be blood? But blood had a very distinctive scent and taste, so she couldn't imagine mistaking anything for the liquid.

Still sufficiently disturbed by the revelation, Nadiya looked upon the dining hall with awe, not even seeing the maid vanish into the kitchens. She soon found herself worried again, glancing uncertainly over at the kitchen door as agitated shouting could be heard. She really didn't want to be a bother, and the cook's complaints were perfectly valid. "Perhaps we should say something...?" she murmured softly, debating going inside and telling them she didn't need food now.

Before she had the chance to make her final decision and approach the servants, the maid from before came out with plates and tea. But to Nadiya's horror, a steak skewer was protruding from the veiled face of the maid, a mortified gasp escaping her lips at the sight. Why was she so calm?! She stared in shock at the poor maid as she brought out food and continued as if nothing was amiss. No blood could be seen, nor was the mysterious woman showing any sign of pain, but the sight finally prompted Nadiya to stand up and approach- inwardly scolding herself for not reacting quicker when the maid was in obvious need of help!

"Miss! Please sit down at once! You musn't ignore such an injury!" Nadiya looked to the wolf boy, about to ask him for some supplies when she realized he didn't know either- he was just as new as she was. Facing the maid once more, she tried to keep herself calm and composed- just as she did with her siblings. It wouldn't help anyone to be anxious in such a situation. If she was anxious, she couldn't show it. "Where can I get some towels and bandages? I'll help you, so please don't worry...it'll be ok."

The young woman was so focused on trying to tend to the wounded maid that she even failed to notice others arriving in the dining hall.