“You’re very confident,” Crozier mutters, but he does lean back a little into Raju’s hand. No more fevers, please-and-thank-you.

He reaches out to grasp Svetlana’s hand for a moment, his gratitude extending beyond words. He tries to meet her gaze, eyes soft and lips upturned in the quietest of smiles.

“Travel safely, doctor. We’ll see you in the morning.”