It's still a lot better than the jobs some of the people here got stuck with. [ Jim doesn't need to be a doctor to know they're often much better at handling other people's issues than their own. Bones is more than enough proof of that for him, even if he rarely ever brings that up with the doctor. He figures it's one of those things Bones wouldn't like talking about, even with Jim. ]

Oh, I'm sure they know very well what they're doing. [ He mutters as they step into the lift, voice only raising slightly once they're alone. ] Not exactly a smart move to give me a job post with actual relevance or too much access. Not that it'll stop me from trying to poke around, but they'd be stupid to make it easier for me.

[ Luckily Jim's never been the kind to get discouraged in the face of adversity. If anything he strives on it.

His gaze moves up and down Bones's figure for a moment, noting his stance and how tired and on edge he looks. ] Feeling alright, Bones?