Catalyst

As Mike and Donna come into the room, they find that Alicia has joined Kyrie, and the two of them are talking quietly. Both turn and smile as Mike and Donna approach. Kyrie looks between the two of them and chuckles.

“Well, both of your clothes are still on, and you weren’t gone for too long…”

Mike rolls his eyes. “I’m not a sex maniac, Kyrie. That’s you.”

Kyrie just laughs, and Alicia smiles. “He’s not wrong, Kyrie. But she has a point too, Mike. Based on what we’re seeing, your mind is geared more and more towards sex. It’s a slight shift, but more than would be expected for just a normal attitude change.”

Mike chuckles. “As long as I’m able to control myself, thinking never hurt anyone.”

Alicia smiles. “And I don’t think it will ever get to that point, but you’re definitely going to be a more sexual person than before.”

Kyrie looks at Donna. “And you? Any unusual urges during the interview?”

Donna shakes her head. “No, although I am interested, to be sure. But it would compromise my report if I engaged in…extracurricular activities before I finish today.”

Alicia nods. “Mike’s pheromones, while they aren’t strong per se, have a long term effect on those in close contact. For example, he has basically been living with me, and I have noted a definite increased libido, and a willingness to…experiment, sexually. However, when I need to focus, at work for instance, I can easily ignore it.”

Kyrie nods. “It’s not like spontaneous orgys will break out, unless one was already about to. It’s a catalyst, not a compulsion.”

Mike chuckles. “So you’re saying that I don’t start the party, but it really gets going once I’m there.”

Alicia laughs. “A good way to put it!”

Donna smiles. “Well, that’s all interesting, and sounds like fun, but it doesn’t sound like it’s threatening. I think I can put together a release that will definitely quell much of the problem.”

Kyrie shrugs. “Damon wants to collect some more…samples, to test again, but by the time you’re exchanging fluids with someone, I’d imagine that it’s a moot point.”

Donna laughs. “And as much as I’d enjoy staying to help with that collection, I should go. Let’s keep it professional for today. Perhaps I will come visit in the evening, and we can be a little bit more comfortable with each other.”

Mike nods. “I’d like that, definitely.”

With that she packs up her notes and heads for the door, waving and saying goodbye. As she exits, her gaze lingers on Mike for an extra moment, before she shakes her head and walks out. Immediately after the door closes, Kyrie grins at Mike.