Yeah, it's better safe than sorry not to estimate just how protective the haut, culled or not, can be of their contributions to the Star Crèche. There seems to be something rather more personal about it with Diya, though.

"Of course." Any look of irritation is washed away with of distant curiosity. "But it's yet to be determined whether or not they have any genetic relevance. Unless you'd care to elaborate."

It's just an implant, after all.