"How would that work, anyway? If ye were able to get close enough?" Jamie knows perfectly well that he probably won't understand most of the explanation, but maybe if he asks enough questions, it'll keep the Doctor from being bored. It's worth a try, at any rate.

In the meantime, he shifts position so he's got his back propped up by the arm instead of his side. The practice chanter - which was in the hand resting on his hip - is brought up, and Jamie plays a few simple notes before lowering it again.

"I've not died of boredom yet," he says dryly, "So I think ye will probably be fine."