"No problem. Just doing my job as a goddess," Urd replied, looking ahead. Even if she admitted she was worried about him, she knew by experience that it wouldn't go over well. He'd probably find some way to be insulted. Then he'd start an argument, run off and get his furry butt hurt again. He'd never believe she just wanted to look out for him, so she kept those thoughts to herself.

After a moment of silence, she glanced at him again, passing under a bridge. "So...feel like telling me what happened to you? Those were some nasty cuts you had back there."