[Proper introductions are overrated! ...or, you know, they can wait until they are at the clinic and can rest for real.]

Thank you, Florian. I'm not sure how much further we'd be able to get on our own...

[He turns to Sync, ignoring for the moment that he only just moments ago said he didn't need any help, and asks in a gentle voice:] Is that all right with you, Sync?