That hardly changes your knowledge of the craft, or what you've learned in your quest to master it, regardless of whether or not you can actually use it, here. You are still an alchemist, Allura.

[ some part of that statement bothers him, because he should be, too. but he lacked whatever allura had, at oriande. probably goodness, and strength of character, and all the things he apparently lacks. he tries not to be bitter about it, but -- well, we're all about honesty, now, aren't we. ]

You should assist. They would be stronger for your efforts.