[ There's a lot of weight in that sentence. As he ends the spell for now since it's likely reached the maximum it can do and because using it for too long is even more tiring than usual, Claude considers it carefully. Fragments of other things Geralt has mentioned here and there come to mind in ways that could fit into that same sentiment, but that'd be doing an awful lot of assuming on his part. Something Claude's averse to doing considering how many assumptions have been used against him over the years, and so: easier to hum a note of acknowledgment as he reaches for the salve. ]

I don't suppose it'll help if I point out there's others here now willing to step up with assistance.

[ He doesn't phrase it as a question since it's not much of one, but also because Claude didn't believe that when it was said to him once. Even if he's here helping Geralt in a demonstration of that, that's still different than being the one offered help. He smiles again, this time without any humor behind it. ]

Then again, I probably shouldn't offer advice I wouldn't take either considering I didn't right away after arriving. Some things are just easier handled on your own, depending on the circumstance.

[ Well - he probably doesn't have to glance at Geralt's arm beyond focusing on getting it bandaged with the cleanest fabric they have where 'clean' is a relative term. And if Geralt hears easier as safer, that wouldn't be wrong either. ]