"They were worried that the strength of the bond would be too much and damage the brains of the symbiote or myself... or that the two would be incompatible and essentially nullify each other."

A slight smile.

"The T'Karr symbiote volunteered. It thought the prospect would be an experience, and it was willing to forgo the risk. Eventually, the Commission was persuaded to allow me to continue, and, no. No ill effects."