I suppose that could theoretically follow. Though I will point out that Thedosians have not had much success in curing the Blight anywhere else it's found in many generations.
[He is too polite to let his expression convey the full level of sure, okay this observation makes him feel.
On the other hand, he's not in the Research division. Who knows what they get up to?]
I suppose it will be useful to know that if we succeed in one area, we may have an immediate advantage in the other, that's true. But I suppose I have digressed from your original questions.
[Not that she seems to mind the diversion. Given this encouragement however, she pivots back and resumes climbing the stairs.]
Where were we? —Oh yes. These symptoms of overdose. How best would you describe them? Obviously if you would prefer to write them down, that would also be acceptable.
I can include them in the notes I am creating, but the answer is that it somewhat depends on the method of overdose. An accident in handling lyrium can cause nausea, skin blistering, or hallucinations. Unprocessed lyrium is worse, and I understand it's usually fatal for native mages who are exposed.
For ingesting, either as mages or as templars do, long-term use and addiction withdrawal are usually the larger dangers, I think. Most people are trained in dosages and don't experiment with them a great deal. [This may or may not be true, but Vanya thinks it is.] Early signs of dependency are fatigue, headaches, sometimes confusion, if you try to stop. But for what it's worth, very few templars attempt to stop using lyrium early in their careers, so I would be extremely cautious. We don't have a great deal of information regarding the earliest stages of addiction.
[She nods along as they go. Despite the lack of what might be considered gravity in her bearing, it cannot be denied that she is being very attentive to what he has to say. Small blessings?]
Happily, I don't anticipate anyone in the study to be particularly prone to developing an addiction to the stuff. Our stores of lyrium are too tightly controlled to be particularly ready for abuse, and the study itself is likely to last only a few weeks. But I suspect there may be some literature from the mage side, or perhaps someone among the company willing to discuss it—Derrica or Enchanter Rowntree, perhaps—, as I am under the impression that lyrium's use among mages tends to be more incidental and like how we will be using it.
[Vanya is usually good at school his expression, so the brief flash of ...sure is telling if she notices it. It doesn't linger.]
I am sure a mage will give you a useful perspective, yes. I only don't wish you to have your expectations overturned unexpectedly and unpleasantly.
[The smallest pause.]
It does seem likely, after all, that it was chosen by the Chantry in part for its addictive properties, as well as the way it can interrupt magic. I only wish you to be as cautious as possible.
Yes, yes. [She pats his arm.] Naturally, that consideration is the point of these very conversations. I assure you that myself and my partner in the study, Viktor, mean to approach the matter with the utmost caution and consideration.
[This is a nearly rote recitation by now; she feels she has said it so many times as to have the most relevant bests memorized.]
places bow (unless there's anything else you need from him retroactively)
[It's not very reassuring, but he's reached the conclusion that nothing in this conversation is likely to be. At least they've finished climbing the stairs.]
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I suppose that could theoretically follow. Though I will point out that Thedosians have not had much success in curing the Blight anywhere else it's found in many generations.
[In case she forgot.]
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[And obviously they will close the Gates. That's clearly no question, nevermind that the exact technique presently eludes them.]
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On the other hand, he's not in the Research division. Who knows what they get up to?]
I suppose it will be useful to know that if we succeed in one area, we may have an immediate advantage in the other, that's true. But I suppose I have digressed from your original questions.
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[Not that she seems to mind the diversion. Given this encouragement however, she pivots back and resumes climbing the stairs.]
Where were we? —Oh yes. These symptoms of overdose. How best would you describe them? Obviously if you would prefer to write them down, that would also be acceptable.
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For ingesting, either as mages or as templars do, long-term use and addiction withdrawal are usually the larger dangers, I think. Most people are trained in dosages and don't experiment with them a great deal. [This may or may not be true, but Vanya thinks it is.] Early signs of dependency are fatigue, headaches, sometimes confusion, if you try to stop. But for what it's worth, very few templars attempt to stop using lyrium early in their careers, so I would be extremely cautious. We don't have a great deal of information regarding the earliest stages of addiction.
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Happily, I don't anticipate anyone in the study to be particularly prone to developing an addiction to the stuff. Our stores of lyrium are too tightly controlled to be particularly ready for abuse, and the study itself is likely to last only a few weeks. But I suspect there may be some literature from the mage side, or perhaps someone among the company willing to discuss it—Derrica or Enchanter Rowntree, perhaps—, as I am under the impression that lyrium's use among mages tends to be more incidental and like how we will be using it.
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I am sure a mage will give you a useful perspective, yes. I only don't wish you to have your expectations overturned unexpectedly and unpleasantly.
[The smallest pause.]
It does seem likely, after all, that it was chosen by the Chantry in part for its addictive properties, as well as the way it can interrupt magic. I only wish you to be as cautious as possible.
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[This is a nearly rote recitation by now; she feels she has said it so many times as to have the most relevant bests memorized.]
places bow (unless there's anything else you need from him retroactively)
As you say. Let's take a look at your affidavit.