[ Avicebron waited patiently while Ardyn hemmed and hawed over the matter, pen-tip hovering over the sheet of paper. ]

Testing the effects of allowing it to absorb other matter. [ Avicebron did automatically note that tip down, but as that information sank in, he gave a thoughtful cant of the head, tapping pen on paper. ] ... I see. It certainly seems worth experimenting with. Though in exceedingly small doses to start with. I wouldn't wish to risk sparking a dangerous reaction.

[ A small nod to himself before he set the pen down and looked back up to Ardyn. ]

I'll proceed with caution. But I'm grateful for the information regardless. If there are any other avenues you'd like me to pursue, you need only let me know. I do owe you for gifting me the sample.

[ He had to imagine that Ardyn had some sort of goal in mind, after all. True, selfless generosity didn't come easily to most people. And Ardyn didn't seem the type to be so saintly without reason. ]