[He rose as well, and Kage dropped the facecloth into the sink.]

Nah, it's okay. I just--

[Kage would have been on familiar ground if she'd thrown a punch or tried to kill him. Instead, she hugged him and thanked him for being the bearer of terrible news. ]

I just told you some hard facts'n you... ain't angry with me. Shit, if you'd hit me I'd'a laughed. I'm used to that kinda thing.

[He holds up his wounded hand, wiggling his dark, stitched fingers.]

... you come from a weird world, pretty lady.