The doctor just shook his head at Tarkan's flippant dismissal of what had likely been a bloody fight with the pirates. "You should be more careful, boy." he said, taking Tarkan's vitals. "We're not always gonna be able to come running to your rescue, you know?" he said, preparing the transfusion equipment on the cart he brought with him.<br/><br/>As they both heard the scream, Doc moved to calm the injured captain, gently placing a hand on Tarkan's arm. "Whoa, easy there, partner." he said, well aware of his worry, but also knowing he could do little to help the girl. "The cap'n will take care of her, I'm sure. And I'm not going anywhere, until I take care of you." he said, that gruff tone back on his voice.<br/><br/>Tarkan was about to say something to the doc, when Jade's message came through. He realized now what had been the problem before. ~Of all the stupid.. I'm sorry..~ he sent, so both jade and Malin could 'hear' it. Slowly, he willed his own mind to quiet down, the noise and stray thoughts dying down, until he could see it clearly. The link between him and Malin he had created earlier. It was still open. '<strong>Okay. And.. close!</strong>' he ordered. Slowly but surely, the line of thought glowing in his calmed mind faded to nothing. It almost felt like.. being cut off from something. '<strong>Why was it so strong? And so quiet..</strong>' he mused.<br/><br/>He was brought out of his mental landscape by a pinch on his arm, from the thick needle the Doc had just inserted. "You know the drill, boy. Don't struggle. You'll just make this last longer than it needs to be." he said, slowly turning a hand-cranked pump, pushing the new blood into Tarkan's arm, making him shiver some. "Hmm, could have warmed up the stuff a bit.." he said to Doc, smirking softly.