Sophia ignored what William said - she had heard worse things before.

Her attention was fixed on the wound on his arm. Shock, fear, and confusion swirled in her mind, leaving her frozen in place.

William didn't like seeing her like this. Compared to her usual robotic pretense, this version of Sophia made him even more uncomfortable.

"Come here," he said to Sophia.

The doctors who were treating him paused for a moment, exchanged glances, but ...