[The day continues to bear gifts. Kesara would beam further, except that she must look very anxious herself. She bunches her small fists together and holds them to her lips, biting her knuckles slightly as she awaits his doctorly verdict.]

I'll be brave, doctor, I promise. Whatever the risks... I'll be brave for you. I promise to get better in time for my lessons!

[They had a deal, after all. As far as she is concerned, the saltpeter is a nice bonus he's throwing in.]