[And as she tells the story, he's actually going to sit back and listen. Truth be told, it's a bit impressive that someone like Xion without many means of defending herself without that stupid key could fight so well. Then again, he's never been one to really underestimate the girl for one reason or another. Odd in itself, that fact.]

You're getting better at your healing magic at least. [Though there's a brief grimace at the latter comment. Right. Death Penalties can suck it.] It could have been much worse, if you're feeling optimistic about it.

[He pauses then, and it might be obvious he's debating if he wants to say anything about what he's thinking. His eyes are still briefly trained on the scar before shifting to meet her gaze, a bit startled at the look there. Odd. Odd. Odd. Why couldn't he...no, not that line of though, Malfoy.]

At least yours came from an actual battle. [He's leaving that for interpretation.]