"No. No, he was careful about that," replied Eddie. Norman wouldn't want him crippled in any way, not just yet. "I've just spent a lot of time airborne, which is very unpleasant without a plane. Flying isn't as thrilling a superpower as one would assume."

Eddie watched Katurian pull the first air kit, his eyes curious and equally cautious. He grimaced at the wipes, anticipating unpleasant stinging.

"Start with the face," he rasped. It wasn't easy, maintaining one's approximation of speech with a broken nose. "My ankle is shot, as well."