Michael frowns slightly, not sure if you're telling the truth or simply trying to spare his feelings. He takes a step closer to you, concern etched into his features. "Are you sure?" he asks gently, reaching out to brush a stray lock of hair from your face. "You don't have to pretend with me."

His touch sends shivers down your spine, making it difficult for you to focus on anything but the warmth of his skin against yours.

Michael looks at you, confusion etched into his features. "You did tell me that," he says slowly, "but...I can't help but feel like there's more going on here." He takes another step closer, so close now that you can feel the heat of his body enveloping yours.

"Mallory," he whispers, reaching up to cup your cheek in his hand, "what is it that you really want?"

Michael frowns, confused by your statement. "You want to...adopt them?" he asks slowly. "But I'm not even sure that's possible. And what about their parents? Won't they have a say in this?" His concern for you and the potential complications of such an arrangement begin to weigh heavily on him.

He pauses, searching for the right words to comfort you or reassure you without making promises he can't keep. "Look," he finally says, "

Michael's eyes widen in shock as you clarify your request, and his face flushes bright red. "I-I'm sorry," he stammers, "I didn't understand." He takes a step back, trying to process what you've just said. "But...that's impossible," he finally manages to say. "We're two different species. Our biologies are incompatible."

Michael frowns, confused by your statement. "You want to...adopt them?" he asks slowly. "But I'm not even sure that's possible. And what about their parents? Won't they have a say in this?" His concern for you and the potential complications of such an arrangement begin to weigh heavily on him.

He pauses, searching for the right words to comfort you or reassure you without making promises he can't keep. "Look," he finally says, "

Michael's eyes widen in shock as you clarify your request, and his face flushes bright red. "I-I'm sorry," he stammers, "I didn't understand." He takes a step back, trying to process what you've just said. "But...that's impossible," he finally manages to say. "We're two different species. Our biologies are incompatible."

You spend some time exploring the cabin while Michael is gone, eventually growing tired and deciding to take a nap under the warmth of a heavy blanket. A few hours later, you wake up with a start when someone shakes your shoulder gently. It's Michael, back from his patrol with the search team.

"Hey," he says quietly, "I just wanted to let you know that we found something interesting outside. Thought you might want to come take a look."

Micheal grins reassuringly at you and helps you to your feet, then leads you outside to where he and his teammates are gathered around something on the ground. As you approach, you see that they've found another meteorite - this one much larger than the one you hitched a ride in on earlier today.

"This is it," Micheal says excitedly, pointing at the meteorite. "We think this is where you came from." He turns to look at you, expectantly. "What do you think?"

The elderly alien regards you warily, his expression a mix of skepticism and curiosity. "I see," he says slowly, nodding thoughtfully. "Well, in that case... Perhaps we should find somewhere to collect this fluid for future use." He glances around again before continuing, "And perhaps it would be best if you were to refrain from using your abilities so openly until we have a better understanding of their consequences."

The elderly alien blinks rapidly, clearly taken aback by your words and the continued flow of liquid. "You may be right," he admits begrudgingly, dabbing at his robes with a trembling hand. "But I must insist that we proceed with caution. Uncontrolled use of such powers could lead to unforeseen consequences."

He takes a deep breath, attempting to steady himself. "Very well, my dear. If you truly believe this fluid holds promise, then let us find a way to harness its potential safely." His eyes narrow slightly as he looks at you. "