They are. Not for the first time, however, do I wish that I would have rather died to speed the process up.

[ bad as is to even joke about it, much less mean it in some capacity. it would worry everyone less if she died and the only one who knew was sinclair, and she came back missing something she does not remember anyway, rather than suffer with injuries and scars that raise concern and questions.

her hands tug at her sleeves almost self-consciously, though there's certainly no way anything would show as large as it is. ]

I have been diligent in my cleaning and care, and what infection had presented itself during my trial, [ for that is a good way to describe it, ] seemed to be only a trick. I am taking steps to ensure it does not become reality, for I have found infections quite bothersome.

[ of course she's suffered them before. but see? no reason to fret. she's fine. she's okay. ]