It was probably better you didn't. Especially with the way they brought Scien back to his pod. [ messy... ]

Of course it's a surprise. [ grumbles softly. ] But getting useful information now might help.

[ anyway he's still not thrilled about that, so he just silently drinks more tea and stares at the dossier for a bit. ]

...I think I know what I want to do to start with. And if it turns out bad, I can try again next week.