Names are power and I wonder if that is why they chose this one? [How appropriate, given that they were looking to analyze the deception gene (whatever that meant?) But in the end, it seemed that there were lies among them as well. Lies by omission, at least.

She withhold judgement until she sees more, but it is clear how the rest viewed their hosts.]

I am used to cages and limitations set by higher authorities. We find ways around such things, small rebellions.