[ That gets a little bit of a sputtering reaction, like she can't figure out if she's offended or concerned for him that that's where his mind goes. ]

I wasn't going to make anyone eat it to figure out if it's safe. I'm going to run tests on it. Mutated doesn't necessarily mean irradiated. I can test for that. I can also break it down using artificial enzymes and a mixture of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride in a simulated stomach. There's more than enough canned food for a proper control group.

[ She huffs a little. ]

What kind of person would make someone risk their life for a burger?