I’d rather hear more thoughts versus too few. ( Sometimes picking Wong’s brain had been like pulling teeth, to get him to say anything past a gruff disapproving grunt. At least this gives Stephen something to work with. So. He contemplates that. )
It’s reckless, for certain, but a couple of us healers are going to be standing by to monitor the effects for safety. And I think it’s worth the research to see what those effects are, and to understand a little more about anchor and rifter physiology; there’s a certain amount of existential anxiety in not knowing what I actually am and that I might fade away any day, to be frank. But I just wanted to check beforehand about— well, I mean, I’d rather not emerge from this testing with a crippling magical addiction.
Look, I don't even disagree that it's a worthwhile question to pursue. I just think she gets in over her head and plays with fire. Nobody's about to [and here he lowers his voice even more] inadvertently become a Templar, but it can't be overstated how dangerous this stuff can be.
I mean. Some would find the idea of negative side effects worth it if it gets us on the way to figuring out how to get these things to stop eventually being a death sentence, even if it's years down the line. Just keep an eye on things.
That’s the plan. I’ll try to ensure that I go last, so that I can stay clear-headed and observe the others first, and then there’ll be other observers besides. I’ve used lyrium potions before to enhance my magic when in dire need, but this is— understandably a little further beyond that.
( then, wryly: ) Can I just say, I think we should be proud of me for reaching out and asking you in the first place.
If we lose a doctor to some wacky experiments, we don't really have any good replacements at the moment. Don't let her bully you, and don't take everything as a challenge. Try not to. I promise the ego will survive.
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It’s reckless, for certain, but a couple of us healers are going to be standing by to monitor the effects for safety. And I think it’s worth the research to see what those effects are, and to understand a little more about anchor and rifter physiology; there’s a certain amount of existential anxiety in not knowing what I actually am and that I might fade away any day, to be frank. But I just wanted to check beforehand about— well, I mean, I’d rather not emerge from this testing with a crippling magical addiction.
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Look, I don't even disagree that it's a worthwhile question to pursue. I just think she gets in over her head and plays with fire. Nobody's about to [and here he lowers his voice even more] inadvertently become a Templar, but it can't be overstated how dangerous this stuff can be.
I mean. Some would find the idea of negative side effects worth it if it gets us on the way to figuring out how to get these things to stop eventually being a death sentence, even if it's years down the line. Just keep an eye on things.
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( then, wryly: ) Can I just say, I think we should be proud of me for reaching out and asking you in the first place.
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If we lose a doctor to some wacky experiments, we don't really have any good replacements at the moment. Don't let her bully you, and don't take everything as a challenge. Try not to. I promise the ego will survive.
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You sound like Wong. The real one.