"If you must run," Chris says, in the sort of voice that should communicate they hate to make this concession, "please remember, handle up, blades down."

As for the mention of payment, Chris shakes their head (and finishes up the stitches). "I get my paychecks from Town Hall. They cover the costs for medical care when it comes to everyone. You don't need to pay me, or any clinic in Pumpkin Hollow. And in a way, the medical care is our payment to you, for helping defend the town."