"I'll bet, after being on the run for two years. But you're safe and with people who are used to eating a lot, so get used to having a full belly."

He found himself frozen momentarily at her words before being able to spit out, "Get some rest, ok?" Why did those words suddenly sting? He shook it off and finished bandaging her wounds, pulling the blankets back up to cover her. "I'll take my meal down in the donor's quarters so I don't keep you up. I'll be by first thing in the morning, so try to let yourself rest."

He put the first aid kit away and gathered a few things as quickly as he could, loading his arms as he made for the door. "Sleep well, Khemrys."