And to Chuuya's exclamation, the man simply continues to smile in that same artificial manner, as if trying to ease his concern.

"The substance contained in this barrier is from the site of the attack, and is responsible for the outbreak of the disease designated VIOLET2710." He reaffirms, following Chuuya's retreating step. "However, this residual gas has had no observable affect on living material. It cannot 'get someone sick.'" One of zaShunina's floating arms reaches out to Chuuya, the bubble of contained gas floating harmlessly above it.