[The husband skills on display here, truly remarkable... Later, Palamedes will reflect that this was a great use of his time and in fact being sick was perfectly acceptable, and he should be sick more often for further study.]

No, I only need you. [and he wants to feel a greater percentage less disgusting before he drinks even plain water, whew.] Sweating darkblood would only happen if I tried to use necromancy, I think.

[...He's thinking about trying necromancy, now... Better not.]

One of those you could avoid by drinking your awful coffee, at least. If you start hearing thoughts, let me know. We'll collaborate on notes.