"Do you know the difference in herbs? The latest shipment is jumbled and I was about to set to sorting them. I could use a hand with that, if you're able. If not, we can find something else. Perhaps you can tell me what she's helping you with."

She's not his student, she's not his aide, she's not... the list goes on, but he's saved her life once and she needs protection. It's one of the few things he can try to provide for as long as he's known as Detlef. Once that's over, all benefits of his aid are gone. For now, though, he'll help mages who need it. And she needs it. Not that Jamie seems like he'd hurt her. He seems nice. That just means Anders needs to get to know him better.

"I'm not an Elf, but I've knowledge in a few areas that aren't simply healing people. Like the potatoes."