It was somewhat comical how quickly the ‘Raven Tale’ toughness and attitude had been shed like a snake’s skin, and the childlike, sheepish Aurora had reemerged. The involuntary winces she made every few moments made her look that much more pitiful. It was pretty obvious that she had already been to a doctor judging by the cast on her hand, so Manny knew his offer seemed a bit odd. Even though there was still a slight apprehension to revealing his mom’s powers to someone who wasn’t family, the trust that seemed to be building in the moment made him feel a little better about it. He decided in his mind that he wouldn’t tell Aurora about his mother’s healing abilities outright. It was just as important to him to keep her powers a secret as much as his own. Although Sonya used her healing abilities at work, it wasn’t something Manny went around and shouted out to the world.

[color=a0410d]“Actually...she’s my mother. And trust me, it won’t hurt to get a second opinion. I’m telling you...she’s the best at what she does,”[/color] said Manny, grinning a bit too much. [color=a0410d]“Coincidentally, I’m supposed to be meeting her for lunch tomorrow. If you aren’t busy, you can join us and she can help you out.”[/color]