That sudden tone almost startled Cibo. And not in the way that would mean fear more than defensive action. She would ever hurt Murphy of course, but reflexes aren't the easiest to suppress when it's so unexpected.

Had he ever been frustrated at her like that before...?

"No, he didn't say anything like that..." Otherwise she might know what you're talking about, Murphy.

"What do you mean when we're together? What protection is in the medbay? Please, I'm not understanding the context of you're talking about."