[To be fair to Alfred, Klaus uses the word 'friend' like most people use the word 'acquaintance' -- but whatever makes him feel better, honestly, or lets Klaus manipulate him more easily. He doesn't mean to manipulate, either, it just -- happens.]

I wouldn't say that 'assexpert' is incorrect, and I'd never say not to having a new prostate protege.

[Who lets these men talk.]

-- die? I mean ...

[Klaus glances around the edge of his curtain to look at the scientists.]

I haven't heard any screaming yet, and nobody's carrying guns. I was more worried about dying out on the surface.

[For a fixed measure of 'worried'. He -- doesn't fear death the way some other people do.]