There are some universal truths about areas used as infirmaries: they tend to be white; smell like disinfectant; involve lots of waiting; bad food; and we mentioned lots of waiting, right ( Read more... )

The elder Luke's room, being newly occupied, has not had time to collect much. In fact, its main indication of occupancy is the Luke Lump on the bed.

Said Lump is, in fact, awake, in that he is semi-conscious and could be roused to a state of 'more conscious', if necessary.