"I don't have to heal them. There have been times when I... couldn't, even though I wanted to. And it only hurts a little." She knew that she wasn't pleading her case very well, wasn't explaining why she wanted to do this. But she managed to bluff about the pain decently (Bluff 21). Apparently when she was protecting those she cared about, it came easier.

"Fighting will never be my first instinct, but when we're out there, I need to be able to help you- all of you. I can't just... stand back and watch."