Rogue's bruising was only just beginning to really set in, and she had no doubt that she'd be a range of colors in another hour or two. Todd might hold back enough to not do any serious damage, but he still packed quite a wallop. There was a particularly nasty bruise forming on her shin that made her limp quite pronounced.

"Thank you, my queen," Rogue said to the other woman with a smile, a little pleased with herself for how long she'd held up this time and that the queen had given her praise. It was nice to have the acknowledgment.