( almost like she expects something to pop out in the next corner. it's not a bad thing to be cautious, but to be unable to rest in the base is bound to be a bad thing.

so this one has a teacher, one who has an interest in this sort of stuff. she wonders if they're around, or if they've been tasked to be among the researchers. )

... Not my thing. ( scholarly pursuits like that are above her pay grade. ) Ours don't stick around either when killed, and to keep one for too long would be too dangerous with what we had on hand.

( none of this fancy tech were available, that's for sure. )

If it'd help get rid of the source altogether? And I knew they can keep themselves safe while doing what they need to? Maybe.