It's a relief that he agrees with her, but she's a little embarrassed, too, having made a discussion of plagues a little too personal. "We're okay, now. I, um, volunteered to continue to administer vaccines and minor medical coverage. It will let me visit other ships on occasion."

She smiles, reaching over to pat his arm consolingly. "I understand. I think it's kind of you to go with someone who needs it." She looks him over thoughtfully, intrigued by the rest of his answer. "I wonder if it's Winter itself, or if you've acquired immunity through exposure. Have you ever had the flu? Anything else serious? You must be chock full of antibodies..."

It's no wonder that Reynard wishes to avoid hospitals. Even a doctor as benevolent as Adia would be tempted to poke and prod him and run all sorts of diagnostics.