Both of them have the benefit of Strange being relatively new-- it means some conversations can simply be skipped, unacknowledged and left in the past.

The healing motions are awkward, slightly invasive, but necessary, and Benedict isn't in any position to fight them. He gives a little scoffing chuckle-- he's clearly alive, isn't he?-- but doesn't argue, tentatively offering out his wrist. Pulse, right?

"I'm feeling better," he adds, hoping it's helpful, "hungry as fuck, but otherwise,"