[Each time he says Doctor the Soldier has to smother a flinch. Not always successfully. The flesh hand goes into a pocket so they can keep it on the handle of a knife, and that helps a little. Taking the letter in the metal one, it only trembles a little while they read, because the metal arm is more steady than the flesh one.]

Not mine, either.

[Especially since all they want to do is tell Daylight not to go, to stay away where it's safe. Even though this doctor is probably not the kind of doctor they're used to, they can't help the visceral fear at the thought.]

Rosinante might be okay. Better. Smarter about people than we are.

[Also actually capable of being suspicious, and protecting Daylight if there was danger.]