Maria nodded curtly as Mina came to their aid. It'd taken her a moment, but she finally realized that yes, she did know this rider. Mat... Then again how could one forget someone that had such a distinct appearance. She motioned to Mina as the put her hand over her bag, the med-kit inside. It wasn't much. Just a few herbs, bandages, string and needle to stitch with and the makings for a sling. She walked with the group, staying behind Mina and Mat. She moved her head to this side, giving Elián a quick command to follow her. He stood back up and began to follow the group, sulking all the way.

[i]I don't see why we have to help him. It's his dragon's fault for letting him get hurt.[/i]

[b]Now you know that's not true. It's a partnership, not a bodyguard service. Plus, we're a group. We need to take care of each other. If it were you hurt, I'd be thankful for any help I could get.[/b] His only response was a small gruff. Maria sighed. His pride would get in the way a lot, wouldn't it? She shook her head. 

When they arrived at the cave, Mina gave her dragon a command to sanitize the place and Maria chuckled. [b]Well, at least with the variety, we can get stuff done together. I mean, face it Elián. You couldn't have done that.[/b] Again, another gruff response. She glared at him, her arms crossed. [b]Don't hold a grudge against me, now. I only want what's right for the both of us, okay? We're meant to help people, aren't we?[/b] 

[i]You are. I am meant to fight. What good is my breath for this man? I cannot do anything but sit idly by.[/i]

[b]Is that why you're upset? Because that could be me?[/b] Silence. Her eyes grew wide, anger coursing through her. [b]"You idiot!"[/b] She yelled, facing him, her eyes stern. [b]I don't care if you can't help me in that way, I just need to know that you're there for me. That's all that matters. You can fight for me, can't you? Well, I can heal for you. So stop being such a child. You're older than this.[/b] He let out a longer sigh and pushed his head against her body. 

[i]Okay.[/i] Her eyes soften and she placed her hand on his forehead before turning back to Mina. [b]"Alright. Let's get started then, shall we?"[/b] She asked with a cheerful smile. When Mina placed Mat down, Maria began to inspect his wounds, trying to see what needed to be done. When she was finished, she pulled open her pouch and began pulling out herbs and bandages and the string and needle to stitch him back up. He had a few gashes, but only one or two of them really needed stitches. She searched around her bag and found a wash cloth. Turning to Mina, she held it out to her. [b]"Think you could find some clean water to dip this in? I need to clean his wounds or else they'll get infected."[/b] After giving the rag to Mina, Maria went back to her bag and pulled out a small bowl. She placed several herbs inside and began mixing them. [b]"Don't worry Mat, and Thresher. I'm making something that'll take the sting away. Okay?"[/b] She told them with a gentle, calm voice, a soft smile ever-present on her lips.