Shrike

"Ow ," said Wavey, shifting, trying to find comfort on the hard, dusty floor. She found none. The Stalker's blades had not ripped her, but his armored fist had struck her like a hammer and flung her hard against the engine. Bones had shattered. Tears of pain shone on her face, and the sight of them filled Fever with panic. What should she do? What should she do?

Fever Crumb, Chapter 36, The Stalker’s Question, pg 3??