[
looks down suddenly from lab table bolted to wall near ceiling, calls out through slightly open door.]
. . . Um–more. WORKING ON IT! THANK YOU!
[pats monstrosity in shadow as it growls] Him–I mean, working on him, sorry. I’ll just get you some darker scales, okay? Right after I lock the lab door again–you deserve your PRIVACY before your first rampage.
[soft sucker sounds on wall, then the lab door clicks shut–]
