Bernard
Leon nodded at Melody's words as she revealed the extent of her wound to him. She wasn't kidding when she said the wolves had got her good it wasn't a pretty sight to look at. "***Best I can do is disinfect and wrap this up, going to hold your leg still this will burn.***" He placed the bandages down beside him and put one hand firmly on Melody's leg holding it in place so she wouldn't kick him involuntarily. He then slowly poured the contents of the bottle onto the wound disinfecting it and cleaning it at the same time, he watched as the blood and dirt around the wound washed off. His grip was very firm and he held her fast, but he still noticed a bit of squirming. He couldn't exactly blame her though, it wasn't a fun experience. It was necessary though if she didn't want to take ill. After he was satisfied that the wound had been properly cleaned and treated he let go of her leg and stood up, she'd notice he wasn't bandaging her, not yet at least. He walked over to the fire and cleaned his dagger in the snow next to it before sticking the blade in. He waited a few minutes until it started to glow red radiating heat. Before he pulled it out he grabbed a bit of wood that seemingly missed the fire. He then returned to Melody's side.

"***Bite down on this, it's going to hurt and screams will attract wild animals or bandits***" He handed her the bit of wood he'd grabbed and instructed her to bite down, then he put one hand back on her injured leg and held firmly. He locked eyes with her briefly before unceremoniously holding the red hot dagger to her wound. He was immediately met with the strong smell of burning flesh as he started to burn the wound closed. It would leave a nasty scar, but at least she wouldn't lose it. He didn't take any pleasure in what was occurring it simply had to be done. After the wound had been cauterized fully he grabbed the bandages and released his grip on her leg starting and finishing the process of wrapping it.
Robert
*Squirming wouldn't be the end of her actions. While she was able to prepare herself for the alcohol at the very least, the catalyzing came as more of a surprise. She took the piece of wood in confusion, slowly biting down on it as he instructed only to notice too late what he was planning to do. The pain of it came as a shock, though instead of trying to tug the injured leg free, she instinctively tried to stand up, her other hind leg, kicking back at him to get him to stop. At the very least any scream that could have come from her hardly seemed audible. By the time he had finally released her leg, she had hobbled forward to regain her balance, turning to him and glancing between him and her bandage leg. A look of exasperation crossed her face.*"What was the point of that if you were just going to bandage the leg anyways!"*She snapped at him breathily as if she was trying to get all the screaming she wanted to do out at once. The centaur dropped the piece of wood to ground, testing her leg out on the snow. The burning sensation left a tenderness in it, though overtime it began to feel like nothing more than a numbing feeling.*
Bernard
She'd caught him in the chest with her other leg and he'd be lying if he said it wasn't sore. He stood up and addressed her. "***The point was you needed stitches, I don't have any. If I didn't close the wound you wouldn't have made it to the next town... To be honest I'm surprised you even made it to my camp. I imagine the adrenaline coursing through you will be wearing off soon.***" Leon spoke in a very matter of fact tone. He was blunt, but there was a certain concern behind his bluntness even if Melody couldn't see it. "***The bandage by the way, is to keep it clean. It might be closed now... But that doesn't mean it isn't at risk of getting infected. Regardless, you should sit back down... Stay warm by the fire its getting darker and darker means colder... You're welcome to more food if you want it.***" He rubbed his side gingerly from where she'd nailed him and winced. It'd likely leave a nasty bruise, but he'd dealt with worse. He exhaled and took a seat back on the log warming himself by the fire.
Robert
*Melody took a slow breath, her frustration gradually fading away as she tried to sit down again. The treatment didn't help with the pain at all, but at least she'll still have a functioning leg at the end of the day.*"I think I've had my fair share."*She said in a lighter tone, all the struggling having tuckered her out a bit. The centaur idly stared out at the plain landscape. She hardly recognized the place now, but surely she must have trekked through at some point.*"How do you keep track of where you are out here...?"*She asked eventually. It had been so easy to get turned around out here. Melody had simply been using the towns as checkpoints this whole time, but now she could hardly orient herself to figure out which way she was already heading.*
Bernard
"***Easily recognizable landmarks, traveled these roads up and down for years. You learn to recognize things. Rock formation over there for instance, big looks like a skull. Even in snow you can recognize it.***" He gestured towards the rock in question, a massive boulder jutting out from the landscape around them. It was easily visible and stood out amongst the forest surrounding them even in the dark. "***It's best to pick out one or two things that you can easily look for in any given weather. Helps to keep you oriented.***" He further explained as he held his hands over the crackling fire and idly tended to it. The sun had all but set at this point leaving the pair of them in a darkness that was now only illuminated by the light of the fire illuminating the camp around them.
Robert
"I guess traveling through aimlessly a few times doesn't help much with navigating, huh?"*She said with a half-hearted laugh. Melody brought her hands close to the fire as the darkness began to set in, blocking away most of her vision to the area that surrounded them.*"I didn't think I'd have to do so much traveling when I left home, thought I'd be all settled in Salvania for years to come, but here I am only a month after making my way back..."
Bernard
"***Life is funny like that isn't it? Well, I'm glad you at least found a friendly face out here.***" He gave a chuckle as he continued to warm up by the fire, things were starting to get colder as the night drew on. "***Going to be rough tonight, I'll do my best to keep the fire going... Should probably take care of what's left of dinner don't want to attract animals***" Leon got up and unhooked the cauldron, there was hardly anything left to dump out, but he needed to make sure it was cleaned for the morning. He lugged it a fair distance into the treeline and dumped it out before using the surrounding snow to clean it out, it was a laborious and tiring process but it was an important one and one that needed to be done. After a few minutes he returned and put the cauldron beside the tent before joining Melody again. "***What do you do for a living?***" He asked aiming to continue some small talk with her before they retired for the night.
Robert
*Melody offered a light smile, shifting her gaze as he headed off to dump out what remained of the food. It felt like a waste to her in a way, but if no one was going to eat it, she supposed this was the only option out here. She took the time to untie her hair and take off the bag that sat strapped around her just as he made his way back to continue their conversation.*"Law enforcement mainly."*She answered him.*"I had recently joined in a guild back in Salvania, but... Well... Had to leave almost immediately after. It wasn't a good look I'm sure, but I'm hoping to be able to resume working there whenever I get back... It's... All I've been wanting to do since first leaving home."
Bernard
"***Law enforcement huh? Not something I'd have considered you doing, but to each their own. I'm sure it suits you if you've that much of a passion for it.***" He nodded and rubbed his hands together his breath growing cold. "***Think we're in for a rough night, damned cold***" He shook his head, "***I'm a blacksmith, not the most experienced... But I'm hoping to hone my craft more with a job I've been offered in Kadrush. Silnarian acquaintance of mine made the offer. Friend of his is apparently looking for smiths for something, wasn't told much. Money is supposed to be good though and it's a good contract to take for the winter months..***" The Silnari in question was a man he hardly knew, but there was no real use in telling Melody he barely knew the man. Besides he was just looking to keep the conversation going and keep her comfortable. The poor girl had clearly had an awful time on the road and he wanted to do his best to keep her mind off things.
Robert
"It's something I take great pride in."*She said in confirmation towards it being her passion for quite some time.*"I wanted to become captain of my own guard one day, but I got a lot of work still left ahead of me until I get there."*She couldn't help but feel like she was further from that goal than ever now that she was out here, but she was sure she'll find a way to make do. The centaur fell silent for the time being while the man explained his own work. As he brought up the new job he was planning to do in Kadrush, she couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter at the thought. A silnari offering a job in the land of the beastkins to a Macen? Knowing the lots history, it was amusing to hear them getting long.*"I'm sorry-."*She laughed, trying to push it away.*"I don't know why that's funny to me-."*The Centuar let out a light cough, trying to clear her throat of it.*"I wish there was a way for me to get to where I'm going and work at the same time. Supplies are getting low, but I'm afraid that if I stay in one place too long I'm risking my own family's safety for it. I've been hoping it would last me enough to get here at least. Afterwards, I'll just have to make do with what I have left. My family are good merchants. I didn't really pick that up from them."*She said, mainly thinking aloud.*"But I'll just have to see what is offered around here."