The tube that went into his arm must have had some kind of medicine in it, at least, because his chest didn't hurt nearly as much as usual when he coughed. Yes, he was still out of breath afterwards, and the wheezing never really let up, but the constant ache in his ribs from coughing was so much less. Slumping in on himself for a few moments, he concentrated on simply drawing breath until Izzy replied to him.
His head snapped up and he couldn't help but smile. [You have a kelan? Is it here? I would love to see it sometime. And hear more of your adventures.]