[Cliff might have to forgive Eugene's reluctance to recount the disaster that happened at home. Luceti is a vast improvement over where he once came]

Well, the problem is a bit more global than that. As far as we know. But Luceti is pretty pleasant by comparison. We had plenty of electricity before, just not now. I suppose it's a step back from where we started.

[Grins and chuckles a little in his chest, looking thoughtful but mischievous as well.]

Well, if it's any consolation, this'll be a secret between us. Sometimes rules are meant to be broken for the greater good, anyway. The trick is keeping it contained....

[Ah, but quarantine had been difficult even in his world, once things caught on, it spread like a flash fire]