For his part, the shaman's gaze is wary. He'd already blurted one truth that he hadn't wanted to face down, and perhaps merely been lucky the others hadn't dragged it further into the open.
Noticing Pepper's glance his way, he does his best to force a smile. Healing had to come from somewhere, and at least part of it was trying to feel happiness, even if forced.
The other part would be actually facing down uncomfortable truths.
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