"Well, that's something good to take away from all this then," he said with an awkward smile. "You won't make that mistake again."

And likely once she'd found out the fate of her familiar, she'd treasure the raven's presence all the more for it. It had been a terrible wake-up call, but perhaps that was what she'd needed to remember to value the things and people she cared about.

"Here." He reached into his pocket with his free hand to retrieve the handkerchief. "Let's clean you up a little, lass. Clara should be back soon with a change of clothes that'll fit you better."