[Won't hurt, you say while coughing. He admires the casualness.]

I have a kid now. Just recently born--you missed the celebration I think, but I'd like to know that someday if we vanish, he's got a homeland to call his own. Anywhere, as long as he's able to live.

... If your side could keep looking into that, I'd be grateful. I know your last attempt was hit and miss, but it's a start I appreciated anyway.