Nautica was behind on current events; she had her own problems, though the new welds weren't obvious unless she had her back turned. Her altered state wasn't obvious either, though that wouldn't take long to change.

"Don't be ridiculous." She didn't have anywhere to be besides a hospital berth, but that was boring and she felt fine. Plus, she left a note, she was pretty sure. Nautica laid a hand on Tarn's arm, lightly, where she could see there wasn't any damage. "Being hurt is bad enough without being alone, too."