"Being here is better than nothing," he says firmly. These people could be suffering alone and those that have died could have been isolated in the cold, miles from any friendly faces. Sickness happened and with how far behind medical technology was on a whole on Barrayar, it's impressive they're able to do as much as they can.

"We're treating the symptoms we can and stopping it from spreading farther." And he sincerely hopes Beth isn't underestimating her part in that.