I Saw Tessa attack the newcomer, and felt helpless to stop her. I made a lunge, and ssoon discovered why it i's a bad idea to try to pin the arms of someone with wings. I was flung backwards, and I hit my head on a rock.
"Ghosti!" I cried, struggling to my feet.

I could feel thee blood trickling down my face and neck, but didn't care.
"Spati! What's wrong with her?"