Khan's mind whirred along steadily in the task of forming strategies and contingencies for ensuring her safety. She might not enjoy some of the necessary restrictions to her actions and movements, but he was reasonably sure that she would find the situation tolerable.

At the same time, the current topic also had his attention. Not only would he have a better chance of planning strategies if he knew her strengths and weaknesses, but it was also an interesting conversation on an academic level.

"Are you poisonous?"