[nehan hunches slightly in the pool, anticipating some kind of activity, which brings him low enough that the surface of the water comes to his chin. the sudden loud noise has just gotten him on edge, and he's not calming down from it for a while.

so much for a good soak in the springs.]

I don't accept. It's weighed heavily in your favor.

I already have a lot of work ahead of me being your healer, and if you must make me learn your own language on top of my magical studies, in exchange of... what, my own health? No, that's mostly for your benefit.