That tone of his is reserved for coltfriends. Funny, I don’t recall ever making him mine, let alone intending anything of the sort. But as I am, I am sadly in no state to rebuke him, despite how easy it would otherwise be. So here I sit, looked after by this alchemist. His movements are careful and free of any trembling as he looks me over for injuries and asks me questions about symptoms. That suggests medical experience, beyond that of alchemy. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised: only the Empire had the luxury of specialized alchemists and doctors.