[Her response certainly didn't provide him much confidence on showing anyone vulnerability to his current state of being. Besides, if he looked at the 'town' with all of its open areas and open sky and uncluttered buildings, he had his doubts that they had the technology to be of much help for his current ailments. It might simply be a 'take it easy and heal' method at this point.

He patted her shoulder lightly in return before he slowly eased his arm back to side. He shifted his weight where he was sitting, preparing himself mentally and physically to attempt to rise to his feet. He was walking himself off of this beach; there was no other choice as far as he was concerned.]

Withdrawals are a concern, given the necessary methods of treatment. However, a doctor is unlikely to be able to help with that, and if you haven't seen one, they likely aren't trustworthy.

[With a wheeze, he was shoving his hands into the sand and rolling his weight forward to he could get his feet under him. It was a painful struggle the entire way, and his teeth were bared as he staggered to his feet.]

We'll investigate the state of injury ourselves, and only if absolutely necessary will we include an outside party.