"I can--" Elias stops himself, aware that his tone is far more tense than he'd like. He takes a moment to drink more of the water.

"Once I can walk, I will take myself back to my cabin, yes. Any residual injuries will heal over time, and there's no need for me to be here, taking up the time of the medical team."

He almost adds that he doesn't want to be here, but the compulsion to be truthful, imposed on him by his last warden, seems to have worn off. And isn't that a relief.