（ the fact that this is the second of five people he's spoken to directly that doesn't seem to mind discussing some power or ability beyond the pale is giving him a bit of pause. shifters are cagey for a reason — their blood and bones can amplify magic in ways that more than a few people would love to get their hands on.

sam's not there yet. but he's not ruling it out, either. at least here the risk would only be on him, and not a decision he was making for the whole of the shifter community. ）

Oh yeah? I can think of a few times in my life that would've been useful.

（ he says it playfully, the way one would talk about papercuts or stubbed toes. but he's thinking about the desert. ）

I've got some medical skills myself. Nothing fancy, just basic first aid, but if you ever need another set of hands I'm not squeamish about injuries.

（ not his strongest point, but he'll do what he has to when it needs doing. then, as if making a tally: ）

So, Nina, has magical healing, works at the Aid Station? Am I missing anything?