[He looks at the IV drip and laughs softly.] Honestly, if I had full discretion over treating you, I'd stick to that root I gave you that night. I've never been overly fond of opiates.

[When the wound is exposed he gently prods at it] Good to know there's no swelling or anything else associated with infection; the staph ones are particurally tricky. How big was the round?