"There are many things in the plant world which can cause strange effects," he agrees, settling his hand over her heart in her chest, using it to 'ground' him subconsciously. "Or cause harm."

He huffs a laugh, amused.

"Taweret spoke of a tea she brought with her, the first night she came to check on you. She was ready to offer it to me, in case she felt I needed to swim with the crocodiles. But she deemed me no threat to you."

Since they were cuddled together so closely, as they are now.