Somehow, it's better. Seeing James' usual temper come out, the indication that he's still in there actually gives Togusa some relief. "Good. You're not giving up."

Togusa's gaze stays firm, a little angry, himself, and he breathes out sharply. "I don't know yet! But either way, some story needs to get attached to this, and I'm not leaving you to deal with it alone." He's scared to go home, the thought of what his own family would say has to be the most frightening part of all of this.

Togusa swallows hard. "The- healing part, it turns out, that might be the easiest to explain, though. Somehow the local hospital has a surgical option, something from the other Togusa's memories. We can say you got that."