It feels like the science behind all this isn't really- stable. Not just unpredictable, but spiteful sometimes. Which makes it sound like I believe the Barge is sentient, which I know it's not, but- [ but the Admiral is where the rest of that was gong to go, but she honestly doesn't really know how to describe her worries and doubts about the Admiral ]

Maybe it's good we can't communicate with people back home. Think about it- with all the changes we're making here, with our deals? It might only do more damage than good.

[ a beat ]

But we so, so need a project. After all this- [ because it will be resolved, she's sure ] -or sooner, even. I've been seriously considering taking samples of that rot to try and figure out what's making it spread so quickly. [ her lip snarls up a bit because gross, but she's curious ]