[She nods and puts the pauldron down, carefully.] I wish they would let me wear such things in the lab, but it would interfere with the experiments.

Aliens and other lifeforms? Like what? Can I see them? [Her eyes light up. She wants to see an alien. But the mention of food distracts her, if only temporarily. She can't remember when she last ate.]

I would like to eat. Though I am used to rations, I can digest any food. I will have whatever can be readily prepared.