"I was feeling unwell earlier, but Chitin already gave me some medication, with just the slightest side effect that'll make me space out at moments. I do apologize, my queen, but at least we have the help of such a fine medical practitioner here in the hive," Chitin explained, apparently not above boosting his own image while in Apocrita's form. Cheeky lil' bug, but you respected him for it.