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2[18:26] Gioxto Sipius watched the girl leave, waiting for her to be out of ershot the vampire sighed and moved to take his pen before closing his journal. "I thank you for taking my observations into consideration, Lady Eisheth."
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4[18:27] Eisheth Ravnore waits for the girl to make her way out before she nods to Gioxto. "One down, too many to go. There were a few other matters I believe you sought my counsel or approval on? It might be best for you to lead in this regard."
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6[18:29] Gioxto Sipius nodded, opening the journal once more the vampire moved to a series of materials and as well as alchemical runes before he spoke. "It's a matter that could actually come in handy in regards to Neniae, if it comes down to such... Careful proceedings. Lady Haave and Lady Amalthea have approved my project, in which I will be working on a potion that--
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8[18:31] Gioxto Sipius -- is capable of inducing a deep, REM sleep into those who consume it and help the body go into a lucid dream which we, and by that, I mean you, and the Aristocracy, can manipulate the mind of those whom are subjected to it. There are medicinal uses for this, overcoming stress triggers, Post traumatic stress, any sort of mental impediment that --
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10[18:32] Gioxto Sipius -- we can think of... On the other hand, this potion can be used for interrogation, as well as creating servants, or allies, or even manipulating memories to an extent where the subject could be rewired into another persona."
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12[18:37] Eisheth Ravnore "There are some magics that accomplish something similar, are there not? Why the fascination with an alchemical equivilent?" She regards him at length, hands folding rigidly in her lap once more. "Bear in mind that even with explicit oversight--which something of this nature requires--it will be handled much like a mortal does poison, something >>
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14[18:40] Eisheth Ravnore >> "as equally dangerous to themself as to their enemy. Likewise there must be methods then of detecting said potions presence within a subject, and even, perhaps an antidote for reversal. That's if that's even possible. Alchemy of that level of manipulation would be a brutally delicate undertaking, would it not? And who would you test this upon?"
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16[18:42] Gioxto Sipius chuckled at that while he shook his head. "That is why... This is a little delicate, and why I was asked to do this under your supervision. Magical means compartmentalizes said memories behind barriers that are detectable. What I am inducing, is a series of discharges in the brain that are akin to a rush of endorphins, however. What I am doing is--
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18[18:45] Gioxto Sipius -- causing the brain to discharge a large dosage of melatonin into the bloodstream. But what the potion truly does is make neural paths in the brain easily breakable through suggestion. To detect such a hard rewrite of one's mind, would be incredibly difficult since within a week's time the presence of the drug would leave the body."
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20[18:54] Eisheth Ravnore crosses her arms, tapping at her elbow. "In many cases, though I'm sure there's exception, alchemy is essentially another path to the same place as spells of their equivalent. That is to say, the alchemical concoctions produce magical effects themselves--but in this case you believe you might be able to render a mixture that does /not/ leave >>
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22[18:55] Eisheth Ravnore >> "similar traces to a straightforward spell or ritual? Do I understand you correctly?"
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24[18:57] Limenia Grimthorn moved through the courtroom quietly, her face looking into a book. She looked up briefly to see Gioxto and Eisheth over at the prosecution's desk, her gaze lingering on them for a time, and if Eisheth looked her way, she'd give a gentle nod.
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26[18:58] Gioxto Sipius nodded while he cleared his throat. "Sorry... Habit in speaking in such winded terms. But yes, in truth what I am doing is forcing the body into a state of deep hypnosis rather than create a chemical version of a mind wipe spell. The lack of that trail would make folks most likely to think their minds are simply addled than blame it on outside --
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28[18:58] Gioxto Sipius -- interference."
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30[18:58] Gioxto Sipius: "And in truth, it is not uncommon for folks to simply... Snap out of nowhere, given the right stressor."
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32[19:05] Eisheth Ravnore "I appreciate the value of properly done research, but I must also question what you wish to potentially introduce to Nirn and our House. If you were to be successful, and you created a potion to these specifications, you have also introduced a grave weapon against us should any other find copy of your notes, steal a sample for single use, or >>
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34[19:07] Eisheth Ravnore >> "worse to attempt to piece together the ingredients for themself. It's like introducing a disease for which there is no cure--it is indifferent to the identity of who it wipes out, only that it serves its purpose. Do you understand my hesitation?"
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36[19:09] Gioxto Sipius nodded some while he closed his book. "I'll be upfront about this, this proposal was tied to another in which I proposed to modify the physiology of mortals in order to repurpose them into perfect cattle for us kinded. And one of the steps, was the rewiring and the elimination of their 'ego' in order to proceed... However, if I --
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38[19:11] Gioxto Sipius -- sensed that this house, and your Aristocracy wasn't capable of handling my attemtps to make life for us creatures of the veil... Easier, and eliminate the threat of traitorous intentions, I wouldn't propose it and even take my work elsewhere." 
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40[19:12] Limenia Grimthorn caught snippets of the conversation, her eyebrow raising and she paused, closing her book silently, her eyes now firmly implanting on Gio's back.
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42[19:12] Gioxto Sipius: "However, I feel my work can benefit the house and those within its banner. I may have sworn an oath to protect and care for those in need, but I am not personally bound to such moral standards that would be a hindrance of progress."
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44[19:17] Eisheth Ravnore glances briefly to Limenia, nodding in acknowledgement before Gioxto's words turn her head back toward him like the wheel of a ship thrown as far to one side as it can go. Oh does she stare at him, and for an uncomfortable length of time. When finally she speaks her tone is curt, "Gioxto Sipius I have the distinct urge to split you up your >>
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46[19:19] Eisheth Ravnore >> "middle starting at your groin, but blessedly for both of us I realize that would be both messy and uncouth. Instead, let me translate what bit of my disdain for your suggestion that I can to words. "Yes, mortals are kine, cattle, but they serve a purpose for us and they serve it not only well, but /willingly/. Much as a shephard with a flock,>>
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48[19:22] Eisheth Ravnore >> "there is a balance between us and them, one that in the case of our House goes back centuries and through generations of servants that have sought not only to serve us, but protect us. Each is part of the livlihood of the other. There will be no rewiring or stripping of egos, because they are not yours to play with, and our opinions on how to>>
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50[19:23] Eisheth Ravnore >> "govern them part ways severely. Do you forget that this is an Imperial household? That there is a very distinct reason why we do /not/ have slaves here?"
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52[19:23] Limenia Grimthorn began to make her way over towards the others, noting the tone of Eisheth's voice, though she stayed as silent as night as she moved, her eyes never leaving Gioxto as she finally stepped into his view, taking up silent position next to Eisheth's right.
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54[19:25] Gioxto Sipius couldn't help but chuckle some while he nodded towards her. "Yes, Lady Amalthea shared the same with me when I proposed and thus why it was denied. However, on the potion, she saw the medicinal benefits of it that I do as well along with the uses that the Aristocracy could get out of it. Our opinions simply differ, the sheppard may lead the flock--
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56[19:28] Gioxto Sipius -- some may even go astray, and the trust that we have with the mortals is... A bit concerning, and all it would take for all to unravel is for one thread, and the right one for all of it to come down... That, is what I would like to avoid. But fret not, I've heard you, and Lady Amalthea on the matter so I've given up on that project of mine for--
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58[19:29] Gioxto Sipius -- the time beings. Perhaps in time it may be of use if we come to a time in need where we may have to resort to it."
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60[19:33] Eisheth Ravnore "I do not fret, physician, I /seethe/ because you are an imbecile that has no grasp of social hierarchy, cues, or nuance of any kind. As for you research, yes, you may proceed--for now. This comes with the caveat that you may /not/ experiement on any of our staff in any way without a directly approved request. And if sense even the off chance >>
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62[19:36] Eisheth Ravnore >> "you do so in secret or have lied to me, I will have Sir Telldindil separate your head from your shoulders and use the rest for kindling." The Vampiress, eyes unnaturally bright by now, points a rigid index finger in the doctor's direction. "The only testing I will permit will be upon the already broken. Vagrants, homeless, the mad--those >> 
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64[19:37] Eisheth Ravnore >> "whose unfortunate lives might be bettered should you succeed. And if you fail? You only put a new crack in something already broken. Am I clear?"
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66[19:39] Gioxto Sipius nodded while he smiled towards her. "I am aware of my own social ineptitude, but trust when I say that I am making attempts in resolving that matter. As for the experiment, I will extend the same promise I made to Lady Haave and Lady Amalthea that I have no intention to step out of these boundaries set, since the ones you lay are the same they --
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68[19:41] Gioxto Sipius -- themselves built upon this study. And, at least I am glad to hear that you and I agree on which subjects we are to use for this study, since I was to suggest the same... I gain nothing if I was to betray the trust of those I serve, and of that much I am aware. But rather, I have more studies in mind for future proposals that may benefit the --
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70[19:41] Gioxto Sipius -- Ravnore banner and the Aristocracy. My hope is to at least enrich each of the branches in the house with my work, specially those who are creatures of the veil since that is my expertise."
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72[19:44] Eisheth Ravnore "Tread carefully, doctor, and we shall remain on non-violent terms. Any research subject you procure must be cataloged--that means a report detailing them before and after your ministrations. You will provide copies for the Aristocracy to monitor. If we feel you step too far, your research will be forfeit and locked away. So long as that is >>
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74[19:46] Eisheth Ravnore >> "clear, you have my provisional approval. Are there other 'projects' or ideas I should know of?"
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76[19:47] Gioxto Sipius shook his head as he pulled the three pages of his journal from its bindings and slid it across the table towards her. "This is part of why it was imperative to have this meeting, I did not want to have the recipe on me. It is safest in your watch, and I was ordered to report directly to you on the matter. As for other research subjects, I am not--
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78[19:48] Gioxto Sipius -- to juggle too many at once. I already have one that will hopefully help us find the source of the skeevers, as I am to make a potent that will help draw them out and trace their origin. The corpses I requested have been provided as well, so I will proceed onto our project after I am done with the Skeevers."
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80[19:50] Gioxto Sipius: "And... I doubt you'd like me to regale you with reports as to how I a turning rodent's musk into a lure... Trust when I say it's a matter I am not looking forward to myself."
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82[19:53] Eisheth Ravnore grasps the proferred pages delicately, lookin them over as she questions with a raised brow, "If you were to die by skeever I cannot say I would not find some brief amusement in it. Just the same, you were right to surrender these notes--but this means you have already /successfully/ completed the potion for the hypnosis then? I was under the >>
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84[19:53] Eisheth Ravnore >> "initial impression you were still making attempts."
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86[19:55] Gioxto Sipius shook his head, a soft laugh escaping his lips. "It would be ironic, actually and rather fitting for me to have such a ridiculous end. But if I suddenly am swarmed by skeevers in my work space I suppose we could call it a success?" He mused with some humor before shaking his head. "And no, I've refrained from working on this project until I was --
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88[19:57] Gioxto Sipius -- able to speak to you. I am surrendering the current recipe and the notes on it so no other eyes except those you deem worthy have access to them. Which, the only ones aware of this project even exists, would be Lady Haave and her husband, Lady Amalthea, yourself, Dame Limenia, and myself. Truly, those are the only ones who should be privvy to --
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90[19:58] Gioxto Sipius -- this project as well... It is a delicate matter, as you have said. And this should be a matter that only those with the authority to use this potions should be aware of."
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92[20:00] Eisheth Ravnore "On this much we agree, doctor. Very good. I will have them sealed untl they are needed for any further work. If you have no further queries of your own, I believe we are done for the evening."
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94[20:02] Gioxto Sipius: "That would be all Lady Eisheth, and my apologies if my points of view ddoes cause you some concern. Yet, I believe when it say that as skewed as they may sound I only have the best intentions towards our kin. If I truly had such personal issues with Kine I wouldn't have come to the Ravnores."
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96[20:07] Eisheth Ravnore "I trust you can see yourself out then. I expect updates on the servant girl as well. Good night"