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[theverymodel]

[Mordin is at the hospital labs and deep in thought]

Has come to attention that many humans here not from Earth. Scientific implications fascinating. New level of convergent evolution.

Would like to study genetic sequence of non-Earth human. Also curious about mutants and X Gene. Requesting volunteers to provide samples.

Comments

[voice]

[hypospraying]

This does sound pretty interesting. I take it you have samples of the Earth-born human genetic sequence as a control?

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

Was stationed on human vessel previously. Familiar with code. But could use actual reference sample here.

[voice]

[hypospraying]

I'd be happy to volunteer a sample, Doctor.

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

Appreciated. Memory good but genomes extensive.

[voice]

[hypospraying]

Naturally. At least this way you can focus on the others and have my sequence to refer to instead of trying to recall it from memory. Anyway, I can come over during my break in about an hour if that's good for you?

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

Appreciated. Will be in office. Or exam room.

[voice]

[hypospraying]

I'll see you then.

[And when her break comes along she comes in search of him, whichever room he's currently in.]

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

Ah. Nurse Chapel. Excellent.

[Mordin practically bubbles with energy. New science!]

[voice]

[hypospraying]

[She smiles as she enters. It's been hard for her not to stare at him, because he's a new alien species to her and she finds him fascinating. Back home she grew up with aliens labeled in textbooks so she had plenty of time to get used to how they looked. Mordin is something new. But she always wants to be polite, so no staring.]

Hi, Doctor. I take it you'd like to swab my cheek?

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

[No pamphlet for her then]

Correct. Useful control sample. Important to scientific method.

[voice]

[hypospraying]

All right.

[She comes closer and takes a seat on a stool.]

I'd love to take a look at the data you collect to see the results.

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

Willing to share. Important part of scientific process.

[This is hardly Genophage work after all]

[voice]

[hypospraying]

Definitely. It's always best to get additional eyes on a project when you're that hyper-focused. Things can slip through the cracks otherwise.

Re: [voice]

[theverymodel]

Unlikely to miss. But enjoy scientific collaboration. Stimulating.

[voice]

[hypospraying]

[She looks amused, but doesn't say anything else about whether or not he'd miss something.]

Cotton swab, please?