"What did the tree do to you?" Bela said, trying for humour here. Maybe it was the wrong approach so she added: "You were angry, yeah? That's why you punched it."

She looked at the tree and saw the blood, staring at it for a few moments. At least it wasn't a lot of blood, nothing to be really concerned about. Her gaze switched back to Wanda.

"Maybe you should get your hand looked at. In case of infection? I know there are a few doctors in the village."