Leave it to Reynard to snap Adia out of her melancholic thoughts with another well-timed compliment. She blushes, unable to think of a way to deflect his flattery. "I suppose the multiverse could use more microbiologists," she says instead, but at least she is smiling, no longer dwelling on the grim topic of nuclear warfare.

It surprises her to learn that he has nightmares. She almost asks what about, but doesn't want to interrupt his advice. At his question, she looks down at her hands, as if assessing them for the first time. "I suppose I do. Lab work requires fine motor control... I haven't had to perform first aid on any friends yet, that's probably helped me stay so calm." She lifts her gaze and asks, "What's the worst injury you've successfully treated?"