That is very kind of you to say.

[That she considers him a friend. Xingchen has always been able to get along with most people, though, so it's not a surprise. It does still feel nice.]

This one will be a dutiful patient for his friend, then.

[As Moiraine gets to work unwinding his crude bandages, Xingchen reassures her.]

I haven't noticed any stench of infection. I can smell a fair amount.

[You know, what with being blind and having heightened senses.]