She runs a hand over Val's head, easing the pain as much as she can. She chews her lip, remembering the way Val and Moira described Lou's behaviour that day. "That makes sense. It did seem really out of character for her."

"Stop squirming, I'm fixing your pretty face." Riley touches a finger to her cheek, focusing a tiny orb of healing magic on Val's skin. "So if it backfired this strongly, someone definitely didn't want to be found."