Drifter (1991)
“He tried to open his eyes but found that he couldn't. It felt as if the darkness would swallow him. He threw an arm out and winced when it hit solid durasteel. That pain summoned more pain, and his entire body began to ache.
"Pik? Was that you?" Lando saw filtered light and struggled to see. There was gooey stuff all around his eyes. His eyelids were cemented shut. The smuggler managed to wipe some of it away. He felt his right eye pop open. Wendy was blurred but recognizable. His left eye opened. She sounded concerned.
"Pik, stop that. You need rest. Give yourself a chance to heal." He grunted something inarticulate and swung his legs off the bunk. The Tink. The beating. It came flooding back.
The pain swept over him in waves. Lando tried to find some part of his body that felt good, but couldn't. He gathered his strength, gritted his teeth, and stood. He swayed dangerously and Wendy grabbed his arm.
"Damn it, Pik! This is crazy! Get back in bed!" Lando waited for the dizziness to ebb.
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