[...'Kazuhira and Venom would benefit more from immediate treatment...I wasn't stabbed in the back...or slammed into a wall'... Nyx sets his jaw and looks away, guilt roiling around like spoiled food in his stomach. Dorian's right of course and Nyx can say nothing in defense of himself but it hurts all the same and for a moment he can't look any of them in the eye. Thankfully Kaz drops a hint, and Nyx is quick to pick up on it.]

I'll stay and help. I know where most things go in the shop. I'll catch up to you guys later; go take care of yourselves.

[Nyx turns to Dorian and nods, moving closer and if he's allowed, he'll put a supportive arm around him to help him inside.]

Maybe you can teach me how to make the lyrium? I'm a decent hand at basic healing potions now, huh?

[He's joking: his potions are mediocre at best, with as little time as he's been able to put in at the apothecary. Something as important as Dorian's lyrium is far beyond his capability most likely. Nyx manages to crack a joke and talk about more mundane things: this is his attempt at helping those internal injuries which aren't physical in nature. He also manages to still not meet Ahab or Kaz's eyes during this and is keen to get inside and start cleaning up. It's the least he can do.]