It's a little more severe than that, I'm afraid. I'm given reason to believe it extends to the outside after a while, and our limbs, as well.

[ Not that he's ever risked really finding out exactly how bad it could be. The necessary surgery had always been a great way to keep their soldiers in line; no one wanted to be the one to find out exactly what rotting from the inside out felt like. ]

I'll stop by this afternoon if you're free.

[ A slight pause. ] Thank you, by the way, for being so willing to assist me.