Garviel has no idea what to do, how to help her. He can smell her blood, though, and he sighs a bit. He knows what is liable to be coming shortly, and he regrets it.

"I suppose this is when I say goodbye to another beloved friend. I never really had that chance with Torgaddon." He smooths her hair again.

"Did I ever tell you about our last battle? Nod your head if I did, shake it if not. I want to tell the story, because it means so much to me."