"Oh, I'm sure if I rounded up Gabriel and Christopher, the three of us might be able to make him a bit sorry," Millie said thoughtfully. "Still... Not the point. The point is to help you out."

"Lie back and relax as much as you're able," she said. "Just close your eyes. You might feel a slight tingle, but I don't think it will be uncomfortable." She put her focus into settling down the pain receptors in his nervous system and encouraging his body to heal itself a bit more efficiently.

After some time she opened her eyes and released his hand, looking a little pale and tired. "There. I think that should help some."