Emil smiled back, but the way the boy had shivered worried him. He handed over the book, trying not to many any rough or sudden movements as he did just in case, and leaned in a little closer to get a good look at Ruca. He didn't look all that well, that was for sure; unfortunately Emil didn't know much more that was helpful. He couldn't tell what made this different from any other illness.

"If you're sick, shouldn't you go see somebody? Like a doctor, or a healer." Too bad he was neither - although maybe Marta could do something? He wasn't sure whether healing spells covered normal illnesses. "I have a friend who can use healing magic, but it might be better to see a doctor instead." Thinking of his own situation, he added under his breath, "Maybe I should go, too."