Don't be too angry with them. A contagious illness can be devastating in a world with this level of technology.

[And lack of ninja techniques.]

We scions add a new... level of uncertainty as well. Thankfully I'm not contagious.

[His words get quieter as they move. He needs to talk less and breathe more. This is a sorry state he's in, and he still doesn't understand why anyone would want to revive him in it.]