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"I must admit, I anticipated a different reaction from you," Jean expressed, her disappointment evident even through her face mask. She delicately set the skull cap of the cadaver to the side and continued, "To be honest." She glanced to her left and observed Shuri's deep fascination with the exposed, shrunken brain.
Shuri inquired, "What kind of reaction were you expecting?"
Jean responded, "I'm not sure, perhaps some uneasiness, or maybe even a hint of nausea. Does this not disturb you?"
Shuri countered, "It doesn't seem to disturb you, though."
