"I have not," he says, his words continuing to come out awkwardly as he struggles to say the right things. It's more a desperate grab to be socially appropriate when he doesn't really know what that means in this context.

"I received some medical aid from a member of the local indigenous species. They did not know our species anatomy well, but their familiarity with machines allowed them to help somewhat." He falls silent for a few moments. His rear view mirror shifts.

"...I apologize for the stress I have likely caused you as of late. Whether you are wrong or right, it has not been my intention."