Good. Obviously, the latter option is going to be the easiest in terms of forward motion, but as you've stated your discomfort with magic, ( it is impressive that she manages to say that without any hint of dryness, nothing droll, neutrally matter of fact, ) I'm happy to perform the blood tests as an alternative to treatments derived from witchcraft and I have confidence that they will be as effective.

You are also, of course, free at any point to choose to pursue a course of treatment with someone else working in the medical bay or a specialist you can locate elsewhere. Unfortunately, due to our current staffing situation, what I can offer you in terms of nonmagical treatments is essentially the only nonmagical option that we have available for your specific needs. That said, I had reached out to Xenogen for assistance with my previous lyrium-related patient.

Dr Knutson may still have some of those files-- if there are options that they can offer you and you wish to pursue, I will forward them any of my findings and my recommendations.