[it was disheartening she didn't know, but it sounded like she at least had some sort of idea. And no, a reaction to the water didn't make sense...but at least he hadn't reacted to the freshwater she'd given him for the pills. He'd be fine if he could just get to some freshwater sometime soon, then]

[he stood up slowly, perhaps feeling even worse than before, but at least his itchy skin was a little more moist. He was more concerned about her, and what she'd been through the last couple of weeks. Seeing this little incident with the water probably wasn't helping]

Are you okay?