I've had worse. [It was still neither a confirmation nor denial--at least he could breathe. That was the important part. He pulls himself back up and leans heavily against the wall, a ghost of a smile curling his lips.]

Chief Petty Officer Daisy SPARTAN-023, I dunno what it is you're doing in space, but the mention of the United Nations makes me think you'd get along just fine with Inspector Koichi Zenigata. Another law enforcer. Works for an international policing organization.

[he sighs.] Can I just call you Daisy?