[Julian is getting distinct Vulcan vibes off of her, and discreetly checks for pointy ears. Finding none, he continues listening to her explanation.]

And the longer you stay, the worse it gets, I'm presuming.

[He has been here for a while. Still, he's not feeling quite so hopeless as he did when he was a guest of the Dominion, or when he was on Teplan, so he figures he's got some time yet before he becomes, well, an emotional zombie.]

I've been responding to injured people all morning. Honestly, I just needed to sit for a few moments. Thank you, though.