"That's an interesting use of the term 'better,'" Kathy noted, but didn't push. "Next question. Is there anything I can do to help? I have a decent grasp on non-super-genius levels of science. Even if you just want me to go through your findings and organize data, I can do that."

And maybe find a broom and clean up the assorted gummi bears?

"When was the last time you ate? And what was it?"

Maybe he just needed a big bowl of her mom's Korean chicken soup. And probably some kind of mad science super-pill, but the bowl of soup couldn't hurt!