[ Helen steps into the man's view, hugging herself to help keep warm. Her darker jacket, pants and boots are quite obviously from a time period that Jamie is unfamiliar with. She raises her hands slowly to show that she means no harm. After all, who knows what might be lurking in the woods. The least she can do is show she is not going to be a threat. ]

Striking would require me to have something to strike with, I'm afraid. [ A hand gestures to his... lack of one. ] Do you need medical attention for your hand? I am a doctor.