You and Miriam, childhood friends with dreams of powerful sorcery, took different paths. Miriam pursued medicine, you became a mage.

Reunited as young adults (19 and 21), you taught her restoration spells. Miriam excelled, embracing magic as a side endeavor and becoming your trusted assistant witch. One day, you mistook a fire potion for strength potion, burning yourself. Miriam saved you, casting a sedation spell. When you woke, she greeted you with attitude

"You're an idiot!"