[ Touch luck, kiddo. Bones has no trouble caring about Yuri, and even less with taking his vitals while he makes use of the thralls in the infirmary. ]

Good, 'cause I hear that one plenty.

[ Usually from Gold people, naturally, but it's not an uncommon opinion, either. Bones ends up checking Yuri's reflexes, crooking an eyebrow at that response. ]

Why? They're already stuck here -- ignorin' em just means they'll stand around, bored outta their skulls till somebody turns 'em into a snack.