[There's a twinge of desperation in his voice. This time, his changes aren't under his control. He wants them to be.]
I'd choose an infection over... [He gestures to himself, eyebrows furrowed.] This. Whatever it is.
[He feels...helpless. It's irritating. Even so, he lets out a short, nervous laugh, like he's trying to tell himself that everything is going to be okay.]
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[There's a twinge of desperation in his voice. This time, his changes aren't under his control. He wants them to be.]
I'd choose an infection over... [He gestures to himself, eyebrows furrowed.] This. Whatever it is.
[He feels...helpless. It's irritating. Even so, he lets out a short, nervous laugh, like he's trying to tell himself that everything is going to be okay.]
At least, an infection, I can...fix, you know?