“A Hafn?” Virmad abruptly takes a step back, torn between horror and morbid fascination. “I’d heard about the bioengineered human bodies, but I didn’t know they’d be so lifelike. Did it — does it —” He pauses, trying to organize his thoughts. “I’m sorry, I suppose I shouldn’t pry into — what matters is that you’re not a Shuos agent. It’s just that it’s not every day you meet a sentient carnivorous plant.”