Eunyce did not answer him immediately, in part because of his deep set concern. She took her time examining the sizable bump on the child's head, and took great care in laying Alice's unconscious body out on one of their sleeping mats. "It's a nasty hit, but I can't find any blood or excessive swelling, and she's responding well enough. If she doesn't wake in an hour then I'll be concerned, but for now I'll edge on the positive side."

And with someone as shrewd as Eunyce that was no small judgement. If Alice was doomed or she had reason to believe the girl had cracked her skull she would say about as much. Knowing that forced Kaine to relax properly, though she knew it may not be enough for Bert.

"Thank you for looking after them."