She settled in a little closer, sighing and giving him a level look. "I don't entirely know how much of this is the Reckoning, and how much of this is because of what's happened recently. After all, for all its flaws, the Reckoning is about reprisal for something you've actually done, and you did nothing to hurt these people." Her gaze narrowed and she was reaching for a small pouch with salves and ointments. It wasn't going to be as good as magical healing, but hopefully it would help some if he'd take it.

"I have suspicions what this might be about. They were railing about something, and if it's what I think it is? It has nothing to do with you. If anything, if further harm came to you, the Reckoning might come after them." The Emperor was damned lucky the Reckoning didn't find them first.