[Walker's attention had been somewhat divided - half his time was spent looking back into his communicator, engaging the good Major as much as possible, while other half greeting and speaking briefly with others. Best not to keep this up, though, lest Kaidan think him rude.]

Ah, I am trying my best to heal some of the citizens gathered around this ship, Major. These people...it seems many of them have been suffering lately...

[He sounds a little dismayed, but his smile hardly falters. He even manages a short laugh.]

I can see that I'll be very busy while I am here.~