Such a great story, but I think you next part has the moment I have most been waiting for. I am torn whether he isn't talking out of disuse and conditioning or if from the surgery. There was another story that talked about sterilizing aliens and this too crossed my mind. Although, with him healing, is there any physical wound he can't heal with the sun and reduced K exposure?
I love that she is trusting her gut. She is trusting him, but more importantly she is trusting herself again.
