New Research Assistant?!

The process of acquiring new gear is such tedium compared to acquiring samples and lab supplies, so I will only remark that the one called Dortlitt is quite good at making armor fitted for my species. Must investigate his bioluminescence later. I'll ask once I have enough to take that Staff of Defense off layaway. Much more important is that my baby Carl has finally spoken to me! And that means... I can be the first Rowa alumnus to date with a mimic research assistant! My baby's going to do great things in both academia and lithophagy!