No!

"No! I mean... it's not quite ready yet," you quickly blurt out, your mind racing to come up with an excuse.

Laura raises an eyebrow, still clutching Juliette's deflated skin. "Not ready?"

"Yeah... The, um, technology is still unstable. It could be dangerous," you say, hoping Laura doesn't notice the beads of sweat forming on your forehead.

"You're just pulling my leg," Laura chuckles, but when she sees your serious expression, her smile fades. "You're not joking, are you?"

You shake your head. "Not this time. Trust me, it's better to wait until I've... figured everything out."

Laura looks skeptical but eventually shrugs and hands the skin back to you. "Alright, but promise me you'll let me try it when it's ready. It sounds exciting."

The relief that washes over you is almost overwhelming, but you manage to keep a straight face. "Sure, when it's ready," you reply, carefully tucking the skin away into your bag.

Though you managed to avert the crisis, you're well aware that this is a temporary reprieve. You need to figure out what to do with Juliette's skin - and fast - before Laura or anyone else discovers your secret.