"Indeed, that would be very useful right now," Tarantulas agrees. "But I've found it...now just lean down and open your eyes when I tell you to...oh, and try not to freak out over my appearance, will you? I'm as much a citizen of this town as any other off-worlder."

His voice is gruff and businesslike, but not unkind. He does a very thorough job of cleaning out Rex's eyes and checks him carefully for injuries.