( they remain in the store- it's closed off, after all. no eavesdroppers. its heimr who leaves, stepping deep into the back room. and the trader is polite enough to keep her voice low, despite the privacy. )

I would rather think you'd enjoy an update, since you're so invested in your patients' well-being... but if not, we can shelve that.

I suppose I'm here to ask...

( and the trader's eye-lights turn an icy blue. )

Were the results of your "experiment" truly worth it?