[ Oh, Zodiark grant him the patience to deal with this well-meaning fool...

He closes his eyes, pinches the bridge of his nose, and takes a deep breath before he can say something he'll regret. Then turns around and starts making a second dose. ]

Are you absolutely sure it does not discriminate between restoratives and poisons? ...Well, granted, testing it on a common poison now would still be a waste...

[ He sighs heavily, glancing back at Hijikata. ]

Don't look so glum. What's done is done.