Last spark from the ashes

The doctor hesitates a very little, but hides it well as he shakes hands. Sometimes best quarantine practice needs to take a backseat to gaining a new patient's trust. And from the way his eyes flick to Blaze and her Ghost, he trusts one would warn him if she were carrying anything exceptionally virulent. Instead, Blaze just gives him a friendly nod.

"The pleasure is mine, to welcome you to the safety of the City. If you'd like to come through, I'll just give you a quick examination. The Guardian here can stay if you like."

"We may be able to help with explanations," Ghost suggests.

"Weren't planning on going anywhere," Blaze agrees (perhaps missing the doctor's intended senstivity toward his actual patient).