diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_helpers/clock_rites.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_helpers/clock_rites.dm
index 59a86ffa34..58ee73ef5b 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_helpers/clock_rites.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_helpers/clock_rites.dm
@@ -165,14 +165,16 @@
 /datum/clockwork_rite/treat_wounds/cast(var/mob/living/invoker, var/turf/T, var/mob/living/carbon/human/target)
 	if(!target)
 		return FALSE
-	if(!target.all_wounds.len)
+	if(!target.all_wounds || !target.all_wounds.len)
 		to_chat(invoker, "<span class='inathneq_small'>This one does not require mending.</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	.= ..()
 	if(!.)
 		return FALSE
 	target.adjustToxLoss(10 * target.all_wounds.len)
-	QDEL_LIST(target.all_wounds)
+	for(var/i in target.all_wounds)
+		var/datum/wound/mended = i
+		mended.remove_wound()
 	to_chat(target, "<span class='warning'>You feel your wounds heal, but are overcome with deep nausea.</span>")
 	new /obj/effect/temp_visual/ratvar/sigil/vitality(T)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_items/clockwork_slab.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_items/clockwork_slab.dm
index 571a817024..ff6dc12ce1 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_items/clockwork_slab.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_items/clockwork_slab.dm
@@ -203,10 +203,10 @@
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to hold the slab in your active hand to recite scripture!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	var/initial_tier = initial(scripture.tier)
-	if(initial_tier == SCRIPTURE_PERIPHERAL)
+	if(initial_tier == SCRIPTURE_PERIPHERAL && !issilicon(user))	//Silicons use peripheral scripture & cannot open the slab.
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Nice try using href exploits</span>")
 		return
-	if(!GLOB.ratvar_awakens && !no_cost && !SSticker.scripture_states[initial_tier])
+	if(!GLOB.ratvar_awakens && !no_cost && !SSticker.scripture_states[initial_tier] &&!issilicon(user))	//silicons can't choose their spells, so lets allow them to always cast their assigned ones.
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>That scripture is not unlocked, and cannot be recited!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 	var/datum/clockwork_scripture/scripture_to_recite = new scripture