"Risk myself? That thing goes over the edge while I'm in it and all I have to do is liquidize. You can't crush a puddle," the alien crowed, as usual trying to play off or dismiss any sort of threat. He could likely survive, it's true... but it's still not a danger he wants to flirt with. He's not stupid. "What I'd rather do is send someone in there who knows exactly what they're looking for and how to properly utilize it... then... persuade them to part with their technology and expertise."