Jesus.

[Higgs rubs at his forehead with his hand, which luckily doesn't smear blood all over his face.]

So time ain't consistent, here, have I got that right? Guess that explains why everything looks normal to you, if you're pre-Stranding.

[Which, naturally, he doesn't explain, replacing the glove on his hand.]

Medical advancements 'round here are probably more advanced than when I'm from. A lot of knowledge was lost; most of it, actually.

[At the question, he shrugs.]

Reckon I'm about as well as I can be. I'd return your handkerchief, but it's impolite to go handin' out bloody rags.