[Hiro laughs awkwardly despite how much this stings. Hmm....]

Maybe a healing spell or two wouldn't hurt. Might give my regeneration factor here a boost!

[Byakko gives a firm nod before voicing his opinion.]

I would recommend that idea. Remember that you still can get hurt despite not being a mortal anymore.

Oh, great. I'm hurt AND I feel stupid. [Lightly, he bops Byakko on the head.] You're just rubbin' salt in my giant ass wound, aren't ya?