"That still does not explain the need for liquid cardamine. So far you only explained that you are working on research. And most of the research by people who are not part of the cardamine trade seems to be focuses on combating this trade. They will try to find 'cures' or other ways to sabotage our market. Your unusual request for this rare variety only raises my suspicions even more. I am trained to question every piece of information I pick up."
Why would someone even want to break free of the orange blessing? The benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks. So you 'have had young people and just long time users come to you for help, wanting to break free of its grip'. Does that sentence not confirm my suspicions?
Mariko stopped for a second, realising how she allowed the tensions to build. After a few seconds she had recollected herself again and spoke.