[look Alvin he's not any happier about it than you are, but he's not breaking things ok control yourself]

It's because it's Rideaux. If I didn't, he'd probably start his own clinic somewhere and try to exploit people. At least this way I can keep an eye on him.

[...and then, he sounds just a little bit tired.] And... I need the help. There just aren't enough Otherworlders here with medical training. If nothing else he's a good doctor.