"What, you?" Ratchet says in dry mock-surprise. "You went back to duty too soon after an injury, Mr. Please Remove The Bandages From My Newly Replaced Eyeball Immediately? Paint me scandalized." He settles comfortably under York's hand and looks over at him thoughtfully.

"That sounds like a hell of a story in and of itself." It's not quite a question, but Ratchet leaves it open if York wants to elaborate, not pressing.