[Hmm, next time, they should be carrying fewer things - mental note. Palamedes has the decency to look a little bit politely apologetic about yet again cutting his hands open for profit, but only just. It's the risks that come after the blood is spent than the blood-spending itself, really— but he's keeping an eye on it, honest.]

I didn't, but I wanted to. [Viktor deserves to be comfortable, and if getting his hands on a Big Orb will help make that happen, then...? Where is the question, because Palamedes sees only one answer to this particular kind of situation.] It's— the most reliable source of a decent trade.

[Not everyone will need a repair whenever they happen to want something; likewise, not everyone will need an eventual blood minister to stitch them up at a convenient time, so - he's being practical! But he holds up his free hand, lightly placating.]

I hear you; I'll avoid rash blood decisions, even for the nicest orbs. As much as I can.