A grin curls a corner of his mouth. "I suppose you'll explain the infamous 'germs' that cause us so much trouble." He waves a hand, half shrugging as he does. "It makes no difference to me. I suspect biology might be my strongest area in science but that's not saying much."

The expression on Reynard's face is somewhere between surprise and amusement. "Because nobody wants the enemy to be relatable, to be 'human'. It's easier when they're not."