At least it shouldn't get infected. But you should rest, don't put too much weight on it unless you absolutely have to.

( They're on a space station. Movement might be necessary sooner than he'd like. He looks at her again, worry remaining evident in his frown. There's so much he should say, so many things he needs to atone for, but the words won't come no matter how hard he tries to will them. )

I'm glad you're here.

( That is true at least. Not because he wants her to suffer the same strange fate, but he knows she's alive, and that's all that matters. )