"So I'm told." He really, really misses his telepathy right about now.
In answer to her question, "I've taught classes on anatomy and I have a degree in biophysics...but I doubt you would be wanting to hear a lecture."
Ah, well. That answered that question. But it begged another one, "Would I be able to stand if I weren't tied to the chair?" Or would it be merely an illusion to his own body that he had the strength to do so?