( there's a shake of their head, causing the shimmering reflection of their hair to bounce slightly on the walls. and luckily those foreceps make their way back into a pocket of the lab coat. )

I don't plan on telling anyone— ( especially since you seem to adamant about this "secret" dylas. ) as long as you start being honest.

( they shift their weight, crossing their arms. ) I take it this is something the humans wouldn't approve of?