It's fine, also not the first wound I've ever seen.
[ Though that doesn't ease some of the horror of it, the weight not as burdensome when it's not tied directly to her actions or inactions. Rallying through that striking thought will have to wait. ]
Let me get some fresh water and try and find something for the pain.
[ She vaguely remembers seeing some herbs in the kitchen, dumping out the water, and quickly rinsing out the bowl before raiding the cabinets for the collection of herbs. Alina lets out a sound of relief when she drags a worn-down mortar and pestle, creating the best version of Ana Kuya's poultice she can manage, the memory of doing this for Mal not too long ago fresh on her mind.
After a few moments, she returns to the table with the bowl before making a second trip from the kitchen, giving the concoction in the mortar bowl a few more grinds before setting it down and returning her attention to the stranger -- reaching to help him lift his shirt if he hasn't taken it off already. ]
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[ Though that doesn't ease some of the horror of it, the weight not as burdensome when it's not tied directly to her actions or inactions. Rallying through that striking thought will have to wait. ]
Let me get some fresh water and try and find something for the pain.
[ She vaguely remembers seeing some herbs in the kitchen, dumping out the water, and quickly rinsing out the bowl before raiding the cabinets for the collection of herbs. Alina lets out a sound of relief when she drags a worn-down mortar and pestle, creating the best version of Ana Kuya's poultice she can manage, the memory of doing this for Mal not too long ago fresh on her mind.
After a few moments, she returns to the table with the bowl before making a second trip from the kitchen, giving the concoction in the mortar bowl a few more grinds before setting it down and returning her attention to the stranger -- reaching to help him lift his shirt if he hasn't taken it off already. ]
I'm Alina, by the way.