I am difficult, [he acknowledges, with a smile and without apology. He takes his hand back and settles back down in his own chair.] And I thank you, that you have undergone this effort for me. The pain of healing does not trouble me. And, I might be so bold, I prefer touch to a potion.

[He...really missed people touching him without the intent to do him harm.]

Though I have thought how you might make a potion to suit me, though I do not think you would wish to do it.