It is unnatural, and if I could find a way to save you without putting you into a new body—a method that you would prefer, I would. However, I cannot promise that it would be painless. It would be riskier.

[ scien, in his current iteration, spends what free time he has solving illnesses and diseases. an engine for a heart is foreign—sort of. it is another piece of machinery, and so not entirely at odds with what he knows.

but it is trickier, and it is karlach's body. her life. for all that he can treat it as a medical case, he will not interfere unless asked. ]

But I developed this technology for the sake of extending life for those who were not given enough time, due to no fault of their own, and who medicine struggles to save.

I believe your case counts. If you ever choose to ask for help, I will not deny you.