She shrugs. "It certainly isn't pleasant, but at least my job has free health insurance and I get to see world-class doctors. I could live to be a hundred if things go well. Thanks for thy kindness, though."

"What dost thou mean about dreamworlds, though? That doesn't sound much like the world back home, though talking to thee does feel familiar. Any chance th'art Jewish? A few of thy turns of phrase remind me of my friend Mudrock."