It actually is nice to know that her well-being, not even including death, means more to Nihlus than having an arm for a considerable period. But that doesn't mean he should do that where there are better alternatives.

"Thank you, Nihlus," she says, both for the statement and for his repeated proof he means it.

The work on the fabricator really is urgent, however. "Go ahead. I'm sure I can find you there if anything urgent comes up."