He is immediately put more at ease when he sees a young woman, especially one who makes no mention of his appearance and offers up a small smile.

"I am Erasmus, of Akielos," he murmurs, forcing himself to look her in the eyes. "I am new to this place and new to living alone. I'm trying to learn the basics of many things but this place, it seemed more familiar to me. I need to learn how to treat basic ailments and," he pauses to take a careful, steadying breath. "And scar treatment. I have coin to pay."