[The words are nice, and Bruce does appreciate them, but really, he doesn't have to.]

You're hardly a burden at all, Ashara. [He says, as nicely as he can, so that the elf understands.] As a surgeon its my job to treat your wounds - no matter how ridiculous they can be, at times. But I'm glad to be of help, no matter what.

[He cleans his hands off the poultice and keeps the container back in his bag, rummaging around for a bit again before he pulls out a healing potion and passes it over to Gavin.]

Here, it'll be better to drink this. Judging from the pain you probably do have a fractured rib, so this will speed up the healing process.