[A nod of appreciation as the taller man sits back on his heels, tapping on the device, otherwise clearly willing to sit with a potential patient.]

'Much appreciated.'

[A slight head-tilt of concern and a nod, then more tapping.]

'A side effect of rebirth? It's not unusual. It is a hard process, adapting to a new world and a new body. I was recently reborn - a second time, in fact - and losing my voice was a result.

'Fortunately, we Sleepers are hardy creatures and quick to stabilize and heal.'