Mountain Eagle saw Quida slow down the boat and start to turn around, and gently tapped Luna's head, watching the girl grimace...
This wasn't painless; this was her curiosity about the world or her playful spirit overcoming physiological pain.
If it were his own son, Mountain Eagle would never let him have his way; he'd take even a minor scratch to the hospital for some iodine and wouldn't be reassured without hearing a few words from the doctor.
But perhaps because it was someone else's child, Mountain Eagle felt like he could understand Luna's thoughts better, like an onlooker stepping into the role, finding a position that was comfortable for both him and the others.
After making sure Luna was alright, Mountain Eagle smiled and said, "What did you say you saw just now?"
Luna made a scary face, grimacing and waving her arms, and said, "I saw a bear, a bear underwater..."
