Why did medical tape itch like hell? He had to wonder as he scratched irritably at the IV catheter inserted at the back of his left hand, taped into place. He couldn't pick at it, though... he'd just get screamed at again.

His eyes turned to the IV bag as it was on its steady drip. He'd taken to counting how many bags he'd gone through... perhaps when this one emptied, he could be released. How dehydrated was 'severely dehydrated', anyway?

Kanji jumped a little when he heard the knock, and turned his head in time to see a friendly face.

"Yo," he greeted back with a nod, then waved her in. "Come in."

"One'a the patrols is due to come by in a minute, and I don't want 'em buggin' you, too."