As the wave of pain subsided Jim made a soft whining noise, then immediately wrinkled his nose in distaste at hearing himself. He reached for the water with no hint of further argument and was halfway through with it before taking a pause to breathe.

"I want you to touch me. Jesus fuck I want it, almost as much as I want painkillers and tranquillisers but I've made sure I have no access to THOSE, that would cloud my head enough to defeat the entire purpose."