They said something about possibly disturbing the other patients. I asked how many people were there and... [He grimaces.] Apparently it's not just people like us in there. A lot of people on that ship that brought us here were really hurt as well.

[A lot being several hundred. The accident was really more of a disaster. He could understand why they didn't want him annoying anyone, but it still burned at him.]

I know some people who broke some bones every now and then, but nothing on this level. You're probably right. I mean, this is the future. They've got all kinds of medical advancements, don't they? Everyone should be fine. [It's more like he's trying to convince himself. And, actually, it was working pretty well. The power of positive thinking was a wonderful thing.]