So the man was a doctor; that built a confidence in Ichabod and he relaxed just a bit. "Dr. Tam," he replied as he extended his own hand and offered a small bow at his neck. "Ichabod Crane, sir. I am... was... a Constable, though it means little in this place."
The fact that he was speaking to another man of learning was a comfort; perhaps not everyone who was here was without a care for anything. "Of course I return the offer, if there is anything I may assist you with, please do not hesitate to ask."
For a moment he remembered Katrina mentioning assisting this man in the infirmary during the earthquakes. "I believe you have met my fiance, Katrina. She had told me that she had assisted during the earthquakes; she does seem to have a talent for healing."