Redsand Canyon I could let you have it

The plebian would find him to be far more grumpy than usual, and at first it was difficult for him to contain it. He lifted his head and stared at her but said nothing. Then he dropped it again, pointedly ignoring her. He did not want to be bothered; he only wanted to be left to suffer in peace. 

But she wanted to help, and something in him felt as though he should let her. Maybe it was the advice the imperator had given him to seek her out if his pain lingered. The auxillary sighed and lifted his head again. Kallik, he finally offered. 

His shrewd gaze studied her for a moment before he added: Can you help muscle soreness? Maybe she could give him some relief.