[His attention now fully locked on the vial, Scorpius' tone is less authoritative and more explanatory. He is, at heart, a scientist, and this is a precious resource]

I won't be expecting results for a few dozen solar days, perhaps longer. Biochemistry is an entirely different field from my previous work.

[Finally, he caps off the vial and reaches for a small gauze pad. This he presses against the skin until Aeryn grasps it for herself]

Keep pressure. The bleeding will stop momentarily.