[ Zelda quirks a suspicious eyebrow at Jude's peculiar expression and brief coughing fit, but forces it back down without remark. Although it feels like he's reacting weirdly to her for some reason, Zelda decides to write it off as a coincidence and give Jude the benefit of the doubt.

She continues to hold the steaming mug in her hands as Jude launches into the reason for their meeting, letting its warmth seep through her and make her numb extremities tingle pleasantly as feeling returns to them. Her expression turns to a mix of surprised and impressed when he brings up his medical training. At a glance, Jude looks like he's around Zelda's age: somewhere in his late teens or early twenties. And yet he's already studying to be a doctor? He must be some sort of prodigy. ]

As I mentioned in the journal, I would be delighted to assist with your research. My own studies in the sciences and technology did not take place in a proper academic setting, but I was lucky to work with several renowned scientists in my kingdom. I like to dabble in many different disciplines, but botany is one of my favorites, particularly horticulture with attention to the medicinal, pharmaceutical, or other properties of plants.

[ She likes growing plants and seeing how plants effect people. ]

How did you discover this anti-Noctaere plant?