It probably will, yes. I wish there were something more I could do, but... without more supplies, I don't want to push our ability to patch someone up in an emergency. And I, um, kind of used a lot of our medical kit to keep my blood inside me.

[Rikka's smile is a little less genuine, but she's trying to keep in good humor.]

It's... not great. Gaius is quite good at what he does. If I hadn't been a Precure when he got to me, I would be dead right now. There's no question about that. As it stands, the wound is still... a little more grave than I'm letting on. I've been trying to change the bandages without help, but that tears it open again too often for my liking. It's not fun, but I can bear it. There were more important things to think about.

[She pauses a moment to stand, taking a deep breath and wincing as her back shifts in the process. But she turns and smiles warmly down at Alice, setting herself down gently within (good) arm's reach.]

There still are. And really, I don't regret this. It hurts a lot, if I'm being honest. It shouldn't have happened in the first place. But I wouldn't have done anything differently. You and Mana... I love both of you so much, and I was willing to do what I did because of that. I know protecting Mana and I is kind of your thing, but... it was my turn to protect you, in the only twisted way I could.