[ It sure would be nice to know who "they" might be, but he's not expecting his new friend here to be able to tell him. The man seems more confused about all of this than Ernesto himself, and that's a pretty impressive accomplishment, given how absolutely little Ernesto understands right now. ]

Not as far as I can tell. I seem to be feeling okay.

[ He let's out a small bark of laughter. ]

Well, other than feeling kind of weak and useless right now.

[ And not nearly as lively as Able. ]