"Not that I saw," is the answer to both of those first questions - he doesn't know if anything weird is going on, because he hadn't seen anyone else. Both of them appear to be normal, at least.

And he hadn't seen her get anyone else. But, "It doesn't mean she didn't, but - I haven't heard anything, if she did." Maybe he ought to go do a quick patrol, but now that he's back and can see how drained - hah, literally - Ellie looks, he's loath to just get up and leave her again.

"I guess so. The cell in Zero'll stay locked up to seven days, but - it'll open on its own after that, if you don't unlock it before then. I guess if we need to turn her right back around and lock her in for another week... then that's what we do."

But at least Tess can't do more damage from in there, and she can't get out. It hadn't dampened the thing at all, either, though, which isn't exactly reassuring, but if it's a disease, like Ellie had said - then no. Zero wouldn't affect that.

So he focuses back in on Ellie, who's at least looking at him and clearly comprehending things just find. More good signs. "Yeah, I'm sure. I think half your blood's out in the hall, custodial might have a bone to pick." He offers her a dumb smile, reaching over carefully to tilt her head and check that she hasn't bled through the bandage.