[viktor's lips quirk at that, a touch relieved. he's aware some find such things awkward, being so upfront and blunt.] Frankly that is a relief. I've never been very good at eh... 'reading the room,' I suppose is the saying? Easier just to be told.

[but he listens, nods, another moment of relief to know it's something his body can naturally handle.] That is very good to hear, even middling corruption can cause such issues... but ah, clever way to handle the excess. [another quirk of his lips at that, mostly imagining what a blood hound puppy looks like. he's only seen the adults, please let him see pepper.] If she's ever bored have her over, Rio could use someone to play with.

[he wants to ask about 'congenitally' but decides to wait for the text instead, far easier to keep all the information in one chain there.] I look forward to it then. Honestly it sounds like you may have a very unique view of corruption, it could end up helping us understand how to manage it better.

I've only had a minor spike myself. I often wonder what the average level of corruption between all sleepers is, let alone Trench natives.