>>5379331After receiving assurances that both of you would talk to her again, Marie allows Leng and her orderlies to drop her back into unconsciousness. Leng breathes a sigh of relief as the heart rate monitor slows down to its normal, steady beat. She looks at you.
"You know, she's a fascinating case. I certainly wouldn't mind spending more time working with her." After catching the look of hesitancy plastered on your face, she quickly adds "...partly for my own research but also to help her, of course. I have some ideas for balancing her normal physiology with the more invasive elements of her biology. It may improve her cognitive functions, at the very least."
"Sounds promising," You say tentatively. "Is there a downside?"
"There will be a risk to her, obviously. But the bigger issue is time." She shrugs. "I can only manage so many projects at once, and focusing on this will probably compromise other work you may have for me."
You decide to...
>Ask her to prioritize Marie. This will commit Leng to a sizable research project focused on improving Marie's condition. She will have less time to analyze potential targets and provide specialized munitions.>Ask her to prioritize other tasks. Leng will focus on her original duties; her ability to support Marie will be naturally limited. 