[it's easier to remember these things when doing it for someone else, that's for sure. viktor nods along, a little note on the powdered milk.] I hadn't even thought of powdered milk as an option, that is... far more efficient. [his favorite drink is a milk with certain spices in his world, pal is enabling him.

viktor perks up at that, not only is it useful for their plan but it's an interesting facet of darkblood.] Would you mind terribly if I observed some of that practice? I will even be glad to offer general encouragement.

[a touch dry, yeah he just wants to see some cool blood magic and take about a million notes on it. he's trying not to spiral into all the uses a darkblood gem that could mimic telekinesis in a machine could do. he needs to stop getting so ahead of himself.

he nods along, this is a little ridiculous but also not all that odd for the academic world he's been a part of. graduate students especially have done worse and often.] Very well. I'll go to some more lectures and scope out the place, I think I already know the perfect auditorium for it. There's usually at least two rolling chalkboards there, wasting away.