[Phew. He had already been worried she would get caught with them. (He's still worried she'll get caught with them, but she's the best person out of any of them to do the recruiting with plenty of disenfranchised, sick people coming in.)] Don't take them out unless absolutely necessary.

[The way he looks away and won't meet her face speaks more volumes than his words:] You're medically inclined and there's an epidemic. Thus, you're an invaluable asset to those that are sick. [It's not like he cares personally or anything!!

Or that he brought her and the dog food. Dammit.]