[ The arrival of the woman who was brought to the other side the same time he was brought here catches his attention. Interrogation by the Cetagandans may have been more humane than the Barrayaran version, but he knows the humiliation that comes from the experience. Never mind what else the woman went through to make it back here. The fact that she chose to come back here is telling and he finds himself curious about the returning outsider.

As a stranger, he holds back until he knows she's up and about. When he enters the med tent, he's surprised to see her set to work and wonders if it's by choice or at request. He shakes his head lightly at her gesture to join in. ]

I'm afraid my needlework isn't up to par unless the new standard for uniforms involves the sleeves sewn into the hem.