"There you are." Aziraphale declared as he finished brushing Eden's wild curls. "It's so wonderful to see you out of those dreadful bandages Little One." At long last he could brush her dark red hair properly without fear of disturbing her bandages.

Eden was able to lift her head without getting dizzy but was relieved to lie back down on her pillow so her Papa could gently peel off the bandage away from her left cheek. The deep cut was finally healed as well but.....

"Is it a scar?" Eden asked, her voice a little shaky.

"Now I don't want you to worry about such things Little One, I'm sure that it'll disappear after a little more time." The crooked vertical gash was closed with a scab but Aziraphale smiled reassuringly. Scar or no, she was still his beautiful daughter and he loved her no matter what.

"Okay Papa." Eden murmured as she slowly drifted off to sleep.

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