Airik Mitchell continued to listen. The voice of reason in this situation, Lieutenant Tosh, made an important point. What was the limit of their appreciation for non-sentient life? Airik thought about his dog back in his quarters. He was conflicted.<br/><br/>"You make a good point Lieutenant." Airik noted.<br/><br/>"I agree with Commander Osiel. I believe that these entities are acting on instinct or impulse rather than mal-intent." Airik thought for a moment. "Though I'm not sure that excuses any actions or the loss of life."<br/><br/>Airik turned to Dun. "Lieutenant, is there a way we could modify the deflector dish to project synthesized biological matter, creating the bread trail?"