Inwardly, Baelheit is immensely relieved that she accepts, all the more so for how readily she does. Not for the first time recently, he thinks that he is extraordinarily fortunate to have Miriel at Mintaka Industries. Over the last few years she has quite easily become his favorite colleague, and her willingness to put herself on the line for their shared interests is only enforcing that.

He looks intrigued by the suggestion, quickly turning it over in his head. It is a rather elaborate approach, but the situation calls for it. "Thank you for your dedication, Dr. Frost. I'm sure that with your help, we can keep this asset out of Megatron's hands. You are confident that you can develop such a device?" It's not a challenge of her conviction; it is merely a request for confirmation, perhaps even a hopeful one.