"Cooked" Artorias replied. "We shared our meals, didn't we Sif?" he said, peering around the wolf. Sif wagged her tail and looked up at Frigga. The wolf clearly liked her. Artorias was sure he could trust Sif to go with her while he bathed. Sif could easily look after herself, he was certain of that much. But they needed each other. They had a deep and understanding bond.
Scooping up water in his good hand, he poured the water carefully over his shoulder. "While it offers some relief, I am afraid my condition remains unchanged" he replied, looking at his more minor wounds. "However, your salts have taken away some of the discomfort. I thank you" he said, bowing his head politely.