[he listens carefully and intently, trying to slot the information given by Julien with what he understood of the current plight faced by the city. From his own experiences, he knew the Kraang mutagen to be relatively immediate in its effects... though the process described by Julien seemed slow and ongoing.]

I am sorry to hear of your hardship. [Respectfully, he lowers his head for a moment, ears falling back. After a short pause, he lifts them again, looking up at the lean, feathered man before him.]

I am Splinter. I, too, was once a man, before changing to this form. However, the chemical that caused it was far faster than what you are describing. [Thick, white brows furrow together, seeking understanding.]

Did this happen to you here?