He was pale, a little green, but obviously trying to pull himself together. Tsume rocked back on her heels, giving him space, and watched Kuromaru stretch to try and lick him again without crowding closer.

She smiled, still watching her familiar closely but unable to stop the bright bubble of happiness that burst within her chest. "I'm all right. We're all right. Kuromaru?"

He sat, statuesque, and let his tongue loll out happily. "I feel much better. I think my ear even hurts less."

Tsume reached out to scratch his neck again, trying not to chuckle. "So, see, we're both fine." She grinned at Haruichi. It faltered slightly. "And, later... you're going to be able to reattach the rest?"

Wolf, she hoped he didn't keel over trying. They needed to be reattached, all the main pathways, too. Her jutsu that needed heavy chakra--

She'd worry about that when and if it became a problem.