[why didn't he think of working in the medbay!? easy answer: probably because they don't pay in tobacco and probably because he ought to keep away from even false blood for awhile. and also 'medbay shift' sounds way more high-profile and intricate than 'hospital cleaner'. like you'd really need training for it.]

Brilliant. And since you're the old hand here, d'you think space beer worth a teacup, because that's about the total of my worldly possessions. And if it's not, tell me now, so I can practice my begging beforehand.