[Dakki relaxes very, very slightly at Gat's touch. Her head lifts a little, too.]

No. I should have realized my limits. I can't fight as though I have a line shield and nanoceran armor. I can't...

I'm not...

[The words were sticking in her throat. She didn't try to force them out. Instead, slowly, she raised a hand, and lightly rested her fingertips atop the back of Gat's hand.]

How's your hand?

[You know. The one that she bit.]