Aiuti! Aiuti!

Starling would come after her, and despite everything, would come to her. He'd lean against her, and she felt her breath catch. After she bit him... she couldn't feel more appreciative of his support. A calming sort of peacefulness filled her at his presence, especially when his head would rest on her shoulder. She'd lean back on him, and they'd lean on another, both supporting each other.

Her attention would be recaptured by the bloody Finch draped across Kakashi's back, and she'd feel tears sting her eyes. Why? Why would someone do this? She shook her head, but it was more controlled now. She was not a soggy mess who could barely function. Then Harmony would show up, and take control, and she couldn't help but feel a sort of relief - and a bit of annoyance, since she looked at Sparrow for what happened, when it was Starling who she ought to be asking. But it made sense; Sparrow was the one who called.

Raba would follow, asking if Finch had been attacked. Lillie was about to answer when Sparrow... answered with Abaven wasn't being attacked. What? Dimwit. "Finch was attacked, yes. We didn't see the assailant. We didn't have enough people at the time to look when we had to focus on Finch," she explained, struggling to keep her voice strong. It was easier said than done. Bass would appear then, and Lillie would keep her gaze steady, almost defiant, when he narrowed his eyes at her. She called for the pack for a reason, and she would stick by that. Shrike would appear too, though silent.

Sparrow would then answer all of the questions... and her eyes narrowed. Who was she to take control in that manner? She wasn't even there when Starling chewed the herbs. How would he know the herbs, unless she was just bullshitting? She made it sound as if Starling was secondary, when Finch wouldn't be alive if it weren't for Starling. Sparrow wasn't even a healer. Sparrow had instantly discarded Starling, disbelieving in his healing ability when he had long since proven to be capable. But that... was not for this moment. That was an issue for another day, another time. This moment was for Finch, and Finch's family, for she was wholly unwelcome.

Starling would speak then, and the anger would flicker again. He'd leave, before anything more could happen, and she was about to leave after him, to comfort him, when Quake screamed at Sparrow and ran off... after Starling. While she agreed with Quake, she also frowned - that was... not appropriate. What wasn't fair was that Finch had this happen to her. She was about to leave again when Kakashi started speaking, and she'd pause to listen. Immediately, an appreciation for the man would go out. He carried Finch, and spoke up for Starling. And Quake. And her, but she disagreed with him on that point. She had been a puddle who was simply listening to orders. And she'd smile, ever so slightly, in approval when he spoke of Finch being in Starling's den. Yes, that's as it should be. Thankfully, though, Harmony was also close to Starling - as far as she knew - so they'd have both of the senior healers nearby. After all, Harmony was not one to be dismissed either; she was an experienced healer. Or, perhaps another option would be to have Finch with Harmony since Harmony knew more, with Starling assisting Harmony.

With that note, she'd leave. It was not... in her desires to be there any longer. "Call if I am needed," she said shortly, and simply, turning and heading out.

-exit Lillianna-