"Yes." It was risky but also tempting. Mordin did not like being contained. He also did not fancy the idea of facing those syringes- he was used to being the one holding the needle. "Better to stay here for now. Can escape when there's a plan. Learn more in meantime. Still don't know where we are or why."

He looked at the two Tiriseans he had been listening to. They seemed to be moving away for now, which was a relief. Now he didn't have to worry as much about Alastair being spotted.

"Overhead a conversation just now," he said. "Can repeat it for you, find out what it meant. Sounded important."