Ariana's pen moved fast across the page, occasionally pausing only so she could ask Alyssa another rapid-fire question.
"And the water," she said, tapping the orange folder, "you mentioned a bucket. How long were you submerged?"
"All night!" Alyssa said proudly, as if this were an achievement worthy of a medal. "Sir Aaron let me!"
"Fascinating." Ariana scribbled something, then looked up at Aaron with an expression that was equal parts professional and faintly accusing. "You let a plant-based organism soak unsupervised for an entire night and didn't think that was worth mentioning?"
"She seemed happy," Aaron said, shrugging. "I didn't think it needed a report."
"Everything needs a report, brother, that's the whole point of being in a research facility." Ariana turned back to Alyssa, leaning in slightly. "Tell me, little one, did you feel any different this morning? Tingling? Stretching? Itchiness anywhere unusual?"
