I gave her a reassuring smile despite the pain I was feeling "Don't worry, I just had a little run-in with some monsters, nothing I couldn't handle." I tried to sound casual, but the grimace on my face betrayed my words

I tried to brush it off, but the sight of her worried expression made me feel guilty I was just exploring the forest and some monsters attacked me. It's nothing serious, really.

I chuckled weakly, trying to downplay the situation "Just a little scuffle with some monsters, nothing I can't handle.