Technically, Dominic had hit Grace with his Qi. His right arm had been involved, but merely as a gesture. There had been no direct contact.
Nevertheless, technicalities couldn't cross Grace's mind when the literal arm of a branching expert was in her hands. It was in terrible condition, preventing any recognition. It had also lost its superior Qi, but not when it came to its fabric.
Upon a second inspection, Grace could confirm the unbelievable truth. That mangled limb was a rank 3 material, meaning Liam had really been a part of that impossible fight.
The reasoning led to additional conclusions. Liam had not only fought a branching expert. He also had the time to repay that insult to Grace. His role in the battle had been active enough for him to prioritize such things.
And, despite not having given the issue with Dominic any weight, finding that gory token silly, and seeing what Liam had done as unnecessary and unbelievably stupid, Grace was moved.
