[he nods, and this time takes a healthy swig instead of a delicate sip. The tea scalds its way down his throat and he coughs a little in surprise before continuing]

Stress fractures'll do that.

[what even is this conversation? It's so--banal. It makes Rory feel like he's itching just beneath the surface of his skin. But ... at least they're talking. That's something]

You've still got a couple more weeks though, unless the Doctor or the clinic has something that can speed up the healing process.