"I've got to believe it's not a nightmare. I've got to believe you're real and that you can help me."
"If I can do it quickly. I have so much else to do. Others are waiting to use the machine."
"Are people well where you come from?"
"Very well, thank you."
"Are there any incurable diseases?" She tried to listen for his breathing.
"Incurable? You mean sickness that doesn't respond to treatment? No, of course not."
"Then take me with you!" she cried.
"You just said you wanted to guide me here."
"Take me with you to your time."
"I can't do that. I can't even touch you."