"I think the sinister part is that it's so alien. It's very unlike us. Surreal. It reminds me of the Pthumerians, but not really. It's like it's something else," vira-Lorr said, not noticing the next thought just sort of blurted out. "Part of me is a little nervous about it, but they're not pulsing with power so I'm sure it's fine to study them for a little bit. What's the worst that could happen? We get turned into fish for a week?"

Huh, had she meant to say that out loud?