She silently watches.

"Do not worry," the remaining dryad said, turning back to them. "We cannot heal him, but we can halt the damage. Puck will sleep until he is well enough to rejoin you. Whether that takes a night or several years will be entirely up to him."

She tilted her head at them, shedding moss. "You and your companions may stay here tonight. It is safe. Within these boundaries, the iron fey will not venture. Our power over tree and land keeps them out. Rest, and we will call for you when it is time"

With that, she melted back into the tree, leaving them alone, with one less companion than when they started out.

Lise tried not to cry again.

Isiea glances at Lise. She then looks up at Ares. "Ares," she points at Lise, "cuddle."

Ares hesitates a moment before going over and nosing Lise

She pushes Ares away gently. " Im fine. "

Isiea is staring at them.

Ares, looking hurt, goes back to Isiea, head hanging low

She turns away from the group and walked a couple feet away.

Isiea sighs, and comes over to Lise, leading Ares with her. She doesn't say anything, she just stands by Lise.