"I can explain the history behind it all a bit more if you like, but I'd rather not get into that here. I'm rather studied on the subject, actually." It was the one part of history he'd paid especially careful attention to, seeking out information on his own from libraries and databases and message boards.

"At any rate, just because we have scans on file doesn't mean they'll be accessed unless absolutely necessary. And it will be kept in strictest confidence. If you prefer, and it's not an emergency of course, you can ask for me directly whenever you come to Sickbay, if Trance isn't available. That offer extends to your crew as well."

Julian hopes that will alleviate some concerns, but he's not entirely sure. It probably would if Captain Hunt knew about him what Trance had already figured out.

"Probably quite a lot. Aside from being in completely different timelines, I'm also fairly sure we're dealing with alternate universes. Which isn't entirely unheard of for us, but it does complicate matters a bit."

As for Harper--Julian just shakes his head slightly. "Honestly, I'm not sure how far he thinks he'll get. If he doesn't know the chemical composition, the replicators wouldn't even be able to begin to make it. Nevermind programming it in."