Heh, "knew" is the proper tense. He's not around anymore, sadly, but he lent me his aid while he was. "Seven", eh...what's the significance of that number in particular?

[He knew seven as the best of numbers, signifying completeness. Now she's got him curious as to what that means and why it's suited to healing.]

Hah, sounds like you know more than just his name. Yes, I'd say so; we're actually coworkers. Decent young man; very diligent.

[Very, very young.]