Merlin appreciates the care she takes with the ointment, and doesn't flinch when the cream is applied. The lack of questions regarding the scars he appreciates a great deal as well. Some stories are not meant to be shared with someone who doesn't even know your name.

He grins slightly, and sips at his chocolate.

"To be fair to the wolves, I was a stag at the time. I guess I didn't pay much attention to the time while I was out there."

Hence the embarrasment. The whole mess could have been avoided if he'd been a bit more careful.