Ashley cleared her throat as soon as she saw Payne glaring at her.

“Yes, we got the healing herbs,” she said, holding up a foraging bag. “Eros just needs to whip up a… a…?” she giggled again and looked at Eros.

“A poultice,” Eros explained, taking the bag from her.

“Right, that thing,” Ashley said, still laughing.

“It won’t take long. I can have it ready shortly,” Eros told us. He grinned at Payne. ...