[ ... surely. it's the thought that counts, maybe?

of course, that question just makes her think about all the bruises she discovered. on her arms, on her stomach... surely elsewhere. but none of it hurts, and she otherwise feels fine... so she hopes Fenimore won't notice her bruising over the journals and pretends all is okay. ]

I'm okay! Whatever the Malnosso did this time wasn't too bad. Are you sure you don't want to go back to sleep? I feel bad for waking you...