There was a suddenly a slender girl with her hair in long coils, trailing ribbons and blood. The girl dashes straight at them. Magnus leaped forward and caught her arms before she could distract or be attacked by Alec.

Don't let him hurt her!"
"How badly did she hurt you?"

The two said at the same time.

Magnus paused and then said, "We may be at somewhat of an impasse. Let's try yes or no questions. Are you badly hurt?" he looked her over, she had a deep scratch all the way up one smooth brown arm.