[Andres is surprised at that voice, fairly certain that he and Whale would just try to avoid dealing with each other outside of work at this point, so his answer is a bit defensive.]

I'm fine. It's mostly old blood. I am a healer, you know.

I hope so, but then I wouldn't be surprised if no one did. I know I had rather more important concerns at the time myself. I suppose I can only see what someone more skilled can offer.

[He smiles more teasingly at her.] You'll still talk to me if I have to wear something entirely different now, won't you, Hawke?

[The way she makes that observation, like unlocking something about him, makes him feel a tiny bit self-conscious.]

There's nothing wrong with that.

I think I've had an offer that might help. But thank you anyway for the offer.

[Oh Merrill... at least he's not being compared to a crow again, he supposes.]

You were expecting me to have fluffy shoulders under it? Feathers growing out of my skin or little wings or something?

It's not that bad. [He says defensively, holding it closer.] Besides, I'm a healer. Bloodstains and things go with the job.

[Although, even then there's a good deal of reddish-brown stains spreads all over it in patterns that aren't likely to come from just tending to hurt people.]