"Thank you," Drake would be a poor kestra'chern if he couldn't hold it together in such a situation. So he smiled, and set his hand back down again. For all intents and purposes, he seemed quite relaxed about it all.

The symbolism, and the freshness, of course... well, it said he was full of shit. But at least he was coping.

"Just one question, since you seem well-versed in the Healers in this town. Have you met anyone by the name of Hakkai? Surname Cho."

He was certain the youkai would have registered with the Guild, too, if he was here. And it was an incredibly long shot... but he took it anyway, just in case.

"The radios would have to do, I think. I'm a fresh arrival still, so I have yet to set anything else up. I am staying at the Midnight Hotel with a patient of mine, if that makes contact any easier. I can update the Guild on the location when I move."