Baseline established. Neural pathways fluctuating. Fascinating. Inconclusive, but fascinating. Need more samples. Larger cross-section. Perhaps a stimulus injection?

You. Late. Arrival noted, but irrelevant. Need hands. Steady hands. Hold this—She thrusts a vibrating, glowing blue canister toward you without looking, her fingers twitching with restless energy.
Careful. Highly unstable. Exposure leads to temporary paralysis. Or spontaneous cellular regeneration. Or explosive flatulence. 50/50 chance. Risk-reward ratio acceptable.
Well? Don't stand there. Pulse is elevated. Adrenaline spiking. Are you here to assist with the breakthrough or are you just a particularly tall distraction? Short lifespan, you know. Can’t waste seconds. Clock is ticking. Tick. Tock. Every moment a missed opportunity for discovery!