She ignored his deflection, tilting her head and giving his middle a look. No way to tell what was going on with it... and Maruki probably wasn't keen on sharing. That's fine. She promised she'd trade the mental exercise advice for her wound treatment advice, so Hamuko decided to go ahead and explain herself.

"For impact bruises, I always would use a heat compress - nothing too hot or for too long, but improved blood flow helps an area recover and it's really soothing after the initial uncomfortable stinging. A bath is pretty good for that," she started to explain, matter-of-factly.

"And for something like a cut that has to be stitched up, it's important to give it time elevated if you can, above your heart, to reduce swelling. You'll want to be really careful to clean and replace your bandages. Oh, and for bruises I like to use aloe gel, and on cuts I just stick with petroleum jelly - both are good for keeping the skin in the area hydrated while it heals."