"So, you became a zombie as a result of a lab experiment that you did not consent to? I wonder if there is any way to reverse it and go back to being human?" Not being able to dream would be a terrible loss from Curufin's point of view. And being able to control other zombies would not be good enough compensation for that.

He gives Murphy a sympathetic look. "I hope the authorities won't do any of those things if they identify you as a Voidtrecker. Even if you don't care, losing one's life is an awful thing."