Shadow laughed and rolled his sleeves up, adopting what he thought was a heroic pose. "Yes, that's me," he grinned, winking at her. "Risking life and limb for the beautiful damsel in distress. Of course, I could always use you as a distraction and sneak away as the beast is too preoccupied."

He glanced down at her leg and grew a bit more sober, dropping the teasing jokes. "How is your leg?" he asked. "Did the Lord patch you up alright?"