He flinches less this time. Her use of speed is so similar to something his master's done that he freezes up completely the way he would if it had been Erik instead. But that doesn't stop him whining.

"Valdis, please try not to be too upset. I... I said he could do it."

If she peels back the tape holding the gauze in place, she will discover that the skin at the nape of his neck where that brand used to sit is now stripped off completely, as if the flesh has been flayed from the muscle. Because it has.