Delta wordlessly handed him a dry towel and took one of York's hands as soon as it was free, trying to transmit a sense of calm reassurance.

"We can visit the medical bays, York. We can contact them about treatment options as well - I do not believe that you can be the only one to have encountered this variety of creature."

What he wouldn't say was you will see again, even though that was the elephant in the room. There was no guarantee about it.

Delta would do anything to ensure York would see again.