Patricia stood and allowed Ceridwen to patch her up as Nicholas watched sorrowfully. "Bastian would never," he whispered, to at least try for some levity, but it didn't work.
"Is she going to be okay?" he asked Ceridwen, worriedly. "I know if I take her to a hospital the Major could find her, but to be honest he'll probably show up here anyway in a day or two. Should I take her in?"