[ This is why they'd get along; no one wanted to stay confined to a bed, IV or not. Definitely not Elena. She was just too stubborn. ]

Oh, this? [ She glances at her right arm and gives a one-shouldered shrug. That was a story for another time. Elena smiles again, not too worried. ] It's been there for a while now. But nice try on changing subjects.

Would you like me to call over a nurse? I could see about hunting down Dr. Arbuckel for you; he's got impeccable bedside manners and I can guarantee you'll walk out of here feeling like a million bucks. He's been taking care of me on and off for some time now so I know from personal experience that he won't bite.

[ Unless given a reason to. ]