Alex was familiar enough with Aaron that he relaxed as he felt the mental contact. If Aaron had meant him harm, he would be dead several times over by now. Jess and Kyle joined in seamlessly, just as relaxed as he was himself.
The Master Healers had explained that those found with the talent to be healers were bound not to do harm with their powers from a very young age. Those bindings were tightened if they developed the strength and ability to become healers when they entered the Guild as junior trainees. There was no choice for those with the gift to be healers; it was deemed too dangerous for them not to be trained, as they would be a danger to themselves and to everyone around them. There were a variety of paths they could progress along—that had shocked Alex—but regardless of that,
