[He remembers. She hadn't trusted the strange man assigned as her roommate, and he'd kept his distance for her comfort. They'd shared each other's trauma at the hospital, and then been victims of some altered liquor. But he didn't regret their relationship, even if he felt guilty about his relationship back home. Bela was a constant in this place, and helped keep him sane.]

I think you can use as many friends as you can down here. [He coughs.] I mean you in general, not you, Bela.

Anyone would be lucky to be your friend.