Though putting up with playing guinea pig to the Malnosso's researchers isn't a fair deal... [Not that 'fair' was the right word to use given the circumstances.] I know it could be worse.

[Something like a P.O.W. camp. Tortures and nothing but to crush spirits and glean information. To serve the ends of those in power. Spencer's thoughts drift briefly to Joe.

At least they had some nice things here. To make them all less aggressive, he supposes.]

A lot worse.