Page 35 of Commander’s Mate

“The physician.”

“Can they ask for another physician?”

“Yes.”

“Can they refuse a translator implant?”

“Yes.”

“Can they remove one they already have?”

“If medically safe.”

“Can they ask for a woman medic?”

“If staffing permits.”

“Can they have someone with them?”

“Yes.”

“Can they—”

Scarlet touched my shoulder.

“Harper.”

“What?”

“You’re doing the thing.”

“What thing?”

“The face.”

I sighed.

“Postal-worker face?”

“Full federal employee.”

Tivid looked between us.

“I do not understand.”

“You’re better off.”

I looked back at the slate.

“We need all of that written down.”

Tivid nodded slowly.

“I will prepare a protected-person information sheet.”

“No legal language.”

He frowned.