[ Iggy isn't convinced and nor is Halsin, dread growing in him with cold thorns. He wants to reach out and reassure his young friend, but he can't trust his hands, and keeps them tensed at his sides. ]

No. It is no coincidence that you were hurt when I touched you, Iggy. This is the curse that death has brought upon me.

[ He looks down at his hand, flexing his fingers as if he can try to see the evidence of betrayal on them, then at Iggy. ]

I'll take you to the clinic. I can't trust my magic to heal you, but you shouldn't be alone. Then I'll seek counsel. There must be a way to reverse whatever this is.