"Had I not retrieved the papers, you would have gone regardless. I would not see you receive the stigma that would occur as a result."

She went still at the mention of her eyes and finally shifted to sit up, bring both hands to her head. There was a bandage around her forehead, as always, but the one she removed was the one around her eyes. A few cautious blinks as she looked to Sasuke, then shook her head. "It is still far too blurry." Perhaps the tone of frustration in her voice could be excused as she sat up further and let the bandage drop to her lap, both hands coming up to massage the sore areas. Even without being able to see it, she almost fancied she could feel the irritation of those larger Chakra channels built to funnel Chakra to her eyes.

"It is rather painful still."