So.

[last_hatchling]

During my last few missions, I was exposed to an extremely dangerous radioactive substance known as Phazon. The Space Pirates were experimenting with it, both as a potential energy source, and for its mutagenic effects on living cells. Between shutting down their operations center, and... other complications, I practically swam in the stuff. I

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[dragon_scholar]

Though I probably don't understand the full impact of that...I'm sorry you were affected, and glad to hear there's at least a treatment.

[last_hatchling]

I don't think many people will. Thank you anyway, though.

[dragon_scholar]

You're welcome. I wish I could offer you work, to make a dent in the bills, but I'm afraid my colleagues and I have little need for someone in your field.

[assistant_god]

If it can make a halfway decent weapon, the government's probably experimented with it.

I hope the treatment goes well.

[last_hatchling]

After I warned them not to. It's probably going to save my life, but I wish someone up there would listen, just for once. My gut is telling me it's going to be the metroids all over again.

[glowy_brows]

So, wait ... is it like some sort of cancer or something?

[last_hatchling]

It's more complicated than that, but yes.

[glowy_brows]

Yeah, a cancer that produces energy which can be used in weaponry. Seems that all our best scientific advancements are used solely for the purpose of hurting others. It's ... it's really sad.

[last_hatchling]

Our?

It doesn't have to be that way, and it won't. Eventually.