I was thinking of how to check your lung health without a stethoscope, and keeping you talking to listen for any signs of respiratory problems was the best idea I had for now.

[ is he making this up as he goes. irrelevant ]

But we're approaching the tail end of your curse, probably, so might as well wait the rest of it out if you're not uncomfortable.

[ and scien has made sure that they're comfortable ]

Do you have another question for me?