Yeah... well, it stops my clothes from snagging on the skin? [It's a weak excuse and he knows it.] They did their best. I think. Mostly... [He's pretty sure some in that town were still hoping he'd die.]

How long does it take to get heavy metal poison? [That's something he's never considered before. Then again, Vash rarely puts much thought into his own well-being.] Would it take longer than twenty years?