“Is he healing?” Gary asked. “I can’t tell,” Rufus said. “There’s blood over all the wounds.” “Well, wipe some off,” Gary said. “You’re the one who wanted him to use that stone,” Rufus said. “You wipe some off.” “I have fur,” Gary said. “I don’t want to get blood in it.” “Since when has that been a concern?” Rufus asked. “It’s a new thing,” Gary said. “I’m growing as a person, and I think you should support that. By being the one who wipes the blood off.” Farrah shook her head, pulling a handkerchief out of her pocket.