Krok takes in the story with a sort of numb detachment. Yes, he's hearing about his own surgery, but he was catatonic after someone shot him with Vos' face still boring into his head. It all might as well have happened to someone else entirely.

"…I see," he murmurs once Spinister finishes recounting the matter. On some level he knew Spinister was talented with a scalpel, but – well. Having it explained so matter-of-factly is different. "I – thank you." He reaches up to rest his hand on Spinister's shoulder and give him a light, friendly shake. "Thank you."