rich in complex carbon and hydrogen
compounds. This little guy might be just
the ticket to turn that to your
advantage.
CECIL
I'm not about to introduce an unknown
biological agent into a planetary
environment. This organism could create
some kind of cascade effect that we would
be powerless to stop.
The professor's awe increases with each statement.
JEREMY
Powerless? You, Cecil?
KLEIN
May I remind you that the ability to
create a lifeform solely from its genetic
code hasn't even been developed yet. The
technology would have to be developed as
meticulously as the organism itself.
JEREMY
It's just a matter of time before someone
develops the technology. Why not you?
CECIL
That's a good point.
KLEIN
I suppose the process of dissoluting and
reorganizing the genetic fragments
necessary to carry out this task would
fall upon me and my team.
JEREMY
(ignoring the comment)
Think about the patent rights. The
medical applications alone could change
the face of modern medicine.
CECIL
I'll bet Tara would be a valuable member
of the team.
JEREMY
The last thing I need is Tara hanging
around. She's very inquisitive.
Klein raises an eyebrow.
CECIL
I understand. Besides, I've already
offered her another position.
JEREMY
You have?
CECIL
She didn't tell you?
JEREMY
Refresh me.
CECIL
I offered her a position as a creative
consultant.
JEREMY
You, of all people, should understand how
awkward it would be if she were to start
working here. She still thinks I'm here
because of the Apollo simulator.
Klein leans back. Folds his arms.
CECIL
Don't worry. This place is so big that
you probably wouldn't even see each other
during the course of the day. Unless you
wanted to, of course.
KLEIN
Gentlemen, I hate to break up this cozy
conversation, but-
CECIL
Of course, professor. Assemble a team,