More like a welcome surprise. Most of the doctors Khan has dealt with would have him restrained by now.

Julian's touch prompts little more than a quiet exhale, even as he feels the bones shift under his skin. The worst break is the one puncturing his lung - he doesn't flinch when it's aligned, but his breath stutters for half a second before he wills himself to keep his breathing even.

Still. Julian's hands are steady and clinical, which is more than he can say for most, and it's appreciated. "You're skilled in your work," he offers, finally. It sounds suspiciously akin to a compliment.