"I will." She was promising even if she wasn't sure how to figure this out. Look at materials, maybe pull Lash or anyone else aside who knew more about the way technology could be used, see about blocking potential signal sendings. The Galileeans could stop communication; there had to be a way to do the same if the brands acted as tracking devices.

"Pending that, I should be able to destroy the brand on my own. I can't repair any cellular damage, but given the location, I should be able to encourage your system to do the regeneration for me." Her smile was a touch more grim. "We won't let them use you like that, no matter what's decided by the diplomats." Because it needed to be a decision. A willing one. There were others to send as infiltration if it came down to it -- outfitted with skills and means not forced upon them by the Galileean Council.