His chest was once again whole, skin unmarred by the burns from the ribbon device, the broken ribs healed as Sobek turned a little to look at her, taking in her state The flicker of concern and worry was brief but even the God couldn't hide it. Not one of his worshipers back in his time would have dared make an active attempt on anyone he'd indicated interest in. They would have thought it. Wished hard for the chance to do so, but dare act on it? He would begin meting out the rest of their punishment today, but he had to check on Vala first. Perhaps even take her with.

Vala was still alive. The relief was mutual, Daniel's just as strong as the System Lord's. She was in one piece, other than being malnourished, and no sign of an assassination attempt. He covered up the uncertain look with an aloof appraisal. Vala looked slightly better than before, or at least she'd taken some effort to make herself presentable in his presence. Good.

Daniel cringed in embarrassment when Vala spoke up. Sobek had made his point to both parties here, using Vala's interest in him as a weakness, exploiting her, and humiliating his own host while he was at it, making sure he knew where he stood, and Daniel wanted to bury it just like everything else. Which wasn't going to happen. Sobek took it in stride, not even bothering to hide the gleam of pleasure in his eyes that the human appreciated his body. As any should when confronted with divine perfection.

"You haven't completely broken," Sobek sounded amused. "Or maybe you have."