John had assumed that the man that rushed to her side was one of the Elves that Laura had mentioned, but it didn't take him long to realise that his time to step back from the patient wasn't now. He dashed forward to her side when Laura spoke, helping to turn her on her side-
But then someone else was there, taking her hand, speaking some language that he didn't recognise. He stepped back, letting her do what she had to do, but stayed close enough that he could assist her if he was required.