“I know it looks disturbing, Glarn, but he really isn’t in any pain.”
“Putting him in suspended animation was a kindness. He just kept... screaming. Something about a mother dressed in red...”
“I know. I was there. I saw it all... Heard it all.”
“Dressed in red... Do you think that’s why they call it Project Red Dress?”
“I know it is. I wish they hadn’t. I just hear him saying those awful words, over and over... Whenever I close my eyes I can see those spores attacking him. The look in his eyes. And I couldn’t stop it.”
“We all know you tried, Glarn.”
“But what good did it do? This... thing, whatever it is, it got him anyway.”
“But I promise we’ll find a cure. No matter what it takes...”
«Don’t be afraid, Glarn.»
«Our species is in danger. We’re fighting a terrible war against the forces of evil, and you’re the only one who can save us now. You must help us, Glarn Curious...»
«... No matter what it takes.»