[ She knows enough of telling partial truths and not full truths. It's not like she's come to him about what she's found out about the kidnappings. That's why she can tell, and that's why it makes her heart heavy, her sadness visible in how there is no smile reflected in her tea. ]

You'd have to avoid me for weeks, if you didn't want me to know you were hurt at all.

[ She's a doctor with sharp eyes, much more observant than she has the right to be. ]

If Shishimaru hasn't been looked at yet, recommend Itaru to him.