[ A quick little glance at that pause, he's sharp enough to catch it but if he feels any particular way it doesn't make it to his face or body language.

It's alright. They are what they are, he's not threatened by anything. ]

I've heard about it. God only knows what it's secreting to make that happen, but I don't think that's the kind of thing we're gonna be able to find out any time soon. Not with all the labs shut down.

[ He's kind of hoping for some more immediate information that might help, but. Maybe they're just screwed. ]