Az and DG were needed in the room for comfort but DG didn't want Az there because of her romantic feelings. She was relieved when a Raw type person, turned out not to be Raw. She felt horrible about it but she didn't want Raw edging into her life when she had gotten all of her lies in place and working. He'd ruin everything with the truth. She had specifically asked the Queen to send Raw with Cain when he left to ensure his men's safety. They were scouting the whole Outer Zone for Long Coats lingering after the witch's reign had ended.
DG held Glitch's hand through the surgery even when he was unconscious because it was her duty as his friend, to hold his hand through the whole surgery. He made it through okay and he woke up kind of weak.
"Princess?"
"Hello, Glitch. Or is it Ambrose?"
"Doll, it's Glitch."
"Sorry." She said playfully. "Was just making sure." She looked at the healer.
"Operation went smoothly. You may ask question."
"Did all the nerves and skin come together okay? Will there be scarring? Does he still need the zipper? Is he going to be in pain for long? Is there pain medication for him?" The healer laughed lowly that reminded her of Raw and that hurt deep in her heart.
"Everything work fine in head. Scarring, yes. It's good, he remember that he live through something bad. Apology to sister, she good now, bad before."
"She had a witch inside her."
"Understand Princess anger. I'd be angry. Please no mad at Healer."
"Of course not. I trust you." She smiled kindly.
"No zipper. That was a mark for all to see and make fun of."
"Oh, I see. It was a mark to humiliate him in public."
"Yes. Pain not long, medicine yes. By bed." She saw it.
"I'm sorry for all my questions. Don't tell the Queen."
"Promise. If you promise to hear one thing I see."
"Okay."
"Queen dark. Evil presence, not possess her. It herself. She be mean to princess on purpose. She want suffer."
"I know."
"You know? No stop?"
"I cannot. Not until I get enough of my magic."
"You use no magic."
"She took most of it and I am using it to make it seem like we're still healing Glitch." They both glanced at the sleeping form. "Don't tell Raw what you told me. I know he's here. I just hope Cain isn't."
"No want to see Cain?"
"No."
"Angry at him?"
"No, scared of him. Scared he'll find out. He'll get really mad. I don't want her or my father to get hurt. No matter how much they hurt me."
"Good person. Good queen. Kind. Funny. Able to be tough. It's okay to let down shield."
"Thank you."
"Welcome for fixing Glitch head." He stopped at the door. "I find other princess?"
"Yes, please."
Then Az was went in and she went to Glitch's side and started talking quietly. DG looked at them for a minute before going out into the hallway and leaning against the door and she looked up at a familiar hat atop a familiar face.
"Hey there, Princess."
