I wouldn't know what is or isn't good for one's wellbeing. [ Said mildly as he led the way around a table piled high with papers. ] But I've always found solace in my work, yes. And in that regard, I owe you my thanks. Your sample has given me much to think about.

[ Said sample takes center stage on a large table, surrounded by a delicate metal cage carved with complicated symbols. Wires and metal parks extend from the cage, connected to chunks of minerals and raw gems. The sample of magitek periodically pulses with energy, and several gems glow in time with it.

A humanoid golem stands nearby, frozen in place, holding a wire in position. It moves aside only when Avicebron takes the wire from it, carefully inserting it into a slot at the cage's base. ]

It's been a fascinating process, learning to handle what you gave me.