Katelina had to sign to allow Xandria treatment, and Jorick had to take responsibility for the bill.

"I can't believe they're charging us," Katelina muttered as she dropped into a plastic chair in the waiting area.

"Did you think it was free?" Jorick flipped absently through a magazine.

"I thought Europe had socialized medicine."

"I'd ask what that is, but-"

"It's free healthcare," she said.

"Really? Who pays the doctors? Who pays for the ...