On the Barge, sweetheart. We're between stops at the moment. You've been in the wars, 'aven't you, my love? Got any that need medical attention?

[She makes a tiny hand gesture at the dogs and they lie down at her feet - this one's jumpy, and she has a few shrewd guesses why.]

We've got a very good sickbay if you need it. And decent rooms and baths and the like if you don't. I'm Iris, I work 'ere. Welcome aboard!