[ Angela's had little enough reason to believe Arno was a fighter, but she still gets the impression in bits and pieces— the way he moved, the way he watched others, perhaps. It was very analytical and careful, and he always had a grasp on what his body was doing. His spatial awareness was sharp. His statement only goes to prove that. ]

Not at all. I'm easy-going, I'll give anyone that, but I don't hand out opinions so easily. They're serious business, you know. For a physician.

[ A wink, for that, but mostly because he mentions— a "friend". Right. ]

And this friend. [ She imagined nothing. ] She must be quite beautiful. And feisty, to keep up with you.

I can see how that'd be worrisome though; I've found myself wondering much the same. I hope she's well. Your 'friend'.