[Eridanus has her full attention as he speaks. 'A knife' is almost laughable; she can handle a man with a knife as easily as breathing, but the potential for magic is more concerning. Still, she nods, sharp and firm. Whatever magic he has, whatever monster he's become, he's still just a man under it all. And the kind of man who has to taunt girls over the internet to feel big.

Pathetic.]

Understood.

[There's something about the way he speaks that calms her. Yes, she's a good soldier, she can listen and obey. She can protect Riley.]

...I don't need to kill him as long as I can disable him.
I'm not worried.

[Hard to do much with both hands severed at the wrist, for example.

She turns most of her attention back to Riley, making sure her wounds are clean and well-cared-for. They're not deep, they won't scar. Her voice comes again, a little softer, as she finishes up.]

...Just call me if you need. I'll come.