After reassuring all that the Venasian Ambassador was not (imminently) dying and that her sudden collapse had been the result of a telepathic jolt of bad juju coutesy of her cousin (which, of course, left Matt worrying for *her* safety), he headed back to the infirmary, just as Kay was announcing his absence to Carrhae.
"Admiral," he greeted her. "How can I be of assistance." Kay managed to keep from snickering at his formal tone as she found a convenient excuse to duck around a bulkhead and get herself out of sight.
