“If Shimmer were radioactive, it would be dangerous to humans. Potentially lethal — like radium.”

The mention of Shimmer being a drug, though, has Connor’s eyes twitching again. Searching through his database for anything involving such a substance, and... nothing.

“Blue blood is from my home, yes. I need it to survive. But Shimmer — that isn’t necessary for your survival.”

Part question, part hopeful.