The area felt oddly perfect to his senses. The wounds were healed and not even sore to the touch. Matt looked to the healer. He owed her. He couldn’t imagine how to even begin to repay the debt, but he promised himself he would one day.
He would become strong enough that he wouldn’t need to rely on the protection of the Empire and the Emperor. He wouldn't need to lean on his friends. He would grow strong enough to be able to support them as they had supported him. To do that, he needed to get better.
As the long walk ended and the residential area was in sight, Melinda broke the long silence. “Healer Iris wasn't a good person. Rumor had it she was here because she tried to extort someone while acting as an official Healer. It's just a rumor, but she's always been an asshole. Never willin
