"That's what I like most about being a nurse. I get to take care of people and hopefully comfort them." But then she starts her story from the very beginning, outlining why they've been brought in.

"This world is called Niflheim and its inhabitants are the Nysgods. They're an immortal race that have a lot of... unique abilities. Powers, or magic I guess is all we can call it. They have a king who wants to step down and leave the throne to his son, Tristan, but the king wants Tristan to marry first."

She takes a breath and gives him a searching look. "Sounding ridiculous yet?"