[ ryan's words do a lot to put him at ease, but there's still a vague air of reluctance about him as he slowly lowers his hand and then, finally, beckons for ryan to go ahead and take the sample. ]

I'd never accuse you of being stupid, doc. But you're also not a fugitive. Not everyone keeps this kinda stuff on the forefront of their minds, you know.

[ and then, belatedly, he frowns. ]

You made me a 5'4" ginger? What'd I do to you?