"It lasted several days. The time thing a lot less. Let me have a look at your back, maybe we can tie it up with something and that will help." At the very least it can give the illusion of protection, and make the poor guy feel better; at best, it might actually provide support so it doesn't feel as loose and unconnected.

As he stops at Kuai's back to pick at the remains of his clothing there, trying to get a look if the guy lets him, he explains, "Mostly faster, I suppose. I kept watching things rot and die, and then I'd blink and they were back to normal. And everyone seemed to be zooming around, I kept trying to grab them to make them slow down."