Eh, feel free to be thoroughly irritated by the nonsense. I find some delight in being spiteful to the nonsense we're put through. [viktor replies as he moves closer to regard fitz's rather obvious problem with his leg.

even more when he pulls his trouser leg up. hell. viktor doesn't grimace but he wants to, clicking his tongue.] I've heard of this. It happened last year, I believe. Before my time.

[palamedes suffered it. good to know the old classics were coming along. he's considering if he should call someone else to handle it or try some things himself before fitz's comment has him blink.]

Oh, no no, you will be fine. From what I understand your knee here has bloodstones forming around it- they can be extracted even this far along, though it will take a bit of time. What is your bloodtype?