"I don't think it'll be an issue," Daryl said. "I'm behaving, doing all I can to let the wound heal." Because really, the alternative was unpleasant. He didn't want to end up needing to see a doctor, or trying to explain to a non dreamer where the wound came from.
"Thank you. For your help with it. You've an excellent bedside manner, honestly better than most doctors I've seen."