After sustaining enough injuries to be consequently wheeled out of this place, I'd say I've learned the importance of taking care of myself. But if I play Zero's game he way he wants us to play it, then - if I can get out of here, and if I have connections with the law, as you said I did, I'll be able to contribute to whatever rescue mission is out there trying to track us down. I'm not saying there aren't cracks in the system, I'm just saying pursuing a high BP count might be worth considering.

[he's not even sure why he's trying to argue with hershel about this. he knows full well that it isn't going to go anywhere. he's just trying to be more honest and it's coming across as aggressive and condescending. he takes a steady breath to calm himself down.]

Look, nevermind - I'm certainly not going to try to rock the boat before I'm fully recovered. I just wanted to tell you how I've been feeling.