"This might sting a little," Asra cautioned before he started gently smearing the mix of herbs against the wound. He was a bit more generous with it than perhaps strictly needed, but considering the limits of magic here compared to what he was used to, a little extra boost probably wouldn't hurt.

As he worked, he spoke, the topic one he didn't mind sharing.

"Muriel is my oldest friend," he said, a soft smile curling his lips. "We've known each other since we were children growing up together on the docks. We looked out for each other. You remind me of him a little."