( her smile is a thin mirror of that sentiment, and she admits, ) I've kept records as I go for that reason. I simply wasn't sharing them with anyone, though I had considered Dr Knutson as a second opinion. I'd like to be able to give the Grimes' something they can theoretically recreate in their own environment.

( even the vaguest touching on of mila's history makes it clear why she might seek outside assistance to be sure of achieving that; her work is not exactly civilian standard. )

Obviously, I've since reconsidered my choice. But Xenogen seems a fitting place to look, regardless. There's been crossover before.