Poor kid, to be isolated and abandoned at such a young age. "That's a good idea," he encouraged the young man. "All sort of people go out to sea. You can build up a network and show people you're a good worker." He wondered if his brother's company would hire a lad out of prison. But then again, he didn't want to get too involved. Especially since he did not know much about this guy.

"Now, you've a broken rib. I'm going to have to bind it and you'll have to avoid exercise and other pressure on it for a few weeks. I'll tell the director. And I'll see what I can do for that broken nose..." He walked over to the table, opened his bag and looked for bandage.