"Without a microscope, you can't know exactly which germs are where," Leia said. "But there are some germs everywhere, on and in basically everything. That's why it's good to wash your hands frequently and use proper food safety practices."

"And sadly no; the only way to gain the ability to Bend is to 'wake' in Nautilus or Kaliste, and that's every bit as random as being brought here to the train. It's not something you can teach to someone who hasn't been there."

"We're getting off the subject though." Which she suspected was deliberate on Naja's part. "How are you doing? Were you alright here on the train with so few others around?"