"Congratulations!" Lila exclaimed, enveloping Diana in a tight hug, her excitement palpable.
"Ouch," Diana winced slightly, feeling the pressure against her injuries, but returned the hug nonetheless. "Thank ye," she replied with a smile, touched by Lila's enthusiasm.
Concern flashed across Lila's features as she noticed the bandages adorning Diana's cheek and arms. "Did you get hurt again?" she asked, her worry evident in her tone as she gently touched the fish skin bandage.
Diana chuckled softly, shaking her head. "Fret not, Dr. Capri already bestowed upon me a hearty scolding," she admitted, amused by the image of the stern merman fussing over her injuries. Lila couldn't help but giggle at the thought, imagining the scene vividly.
Diana tossed off her blanket, revealing the purpling
