May be so, but honestly Jim would understand Wikus getting worried and impatient. If it were him, he'd have definitely tried to find another solution, sooner rather than later. Not that it sounds like he has a lot of options, but still.

He smiles, sympathetic more than anything, not saying anything to how Wikus is probably getting his bed stained with blood.

"I'd ask if you wanna go out for a walk but you don't seem to be in the mood." And far be it from Jim to push.