Hmm. That... seems unwise. I can see how that would be painful.

[It doesn't seem to Toby that anything would be gained by putting light-gathering organs into a lightless space, which means it's probably magic, or otherwise something specific to Maria's universe.

She could explain Yeerks more fully, but she'll leave it for now.]

Indeed. Death is better than slavery, but to live free is best. In any case...

[She surveys the room.]

I have never danced in this manner but it seems like a simple enough pattern. Perhaps I could learn it. Would you mind showing me?