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[ten_zero]

Can anyone tell me anything about this 'dust' substance?

I thought that we'd left it behind when we made landfall, but it seems to be something that is still appearing and causing problems.

I've taken a few samples to study at the college, but since its not new, I don't want to tread old ground.

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[ten_zero]

I'm playing catch-up myself, but it's apparently some kind of mind-altering substance of mysterious origin?

Some of it appeared in the city and sparked a riot. There's still a few people in the hospital dealing with its side effects.

[justno]

So it's the hard shit.

[ten_zero]

What?

[justno]

It's not like painkillers or pot, it comes with side effects and withdrawals.

[It's a question in the form of a statement.]

[ten_zero]

[ Okay so 'painkillers' gives a bit of context but then 'pot' just throws her for a loop again. She has no experience whatsoever with drugs having slang names. ]

Opioids are some of the strongest drugs, and have many of the worst side effects if taken in excess, even some of the ones we're seeing from Dust.

What's 'pot'?

[justno]

So you're saying Dust fucks you up less than opioids?

Pot. Marijuana. That green herb some people smoke.

[ten_zero]

I don't know enough about Dust to really make that distinction. If the Kedan Milyn really made it to make the Kedan more pliable and passive, then my guess is that the substance used to cause the riots in the sky sector is a modified version, or just in much higher concentrations than intended.

The ease with which it can affect people is definitely concerning, but in the end its just a tool. The people who are using it are the real problem.

I'm not familiar with the herb you're speaking of. You smoke it in a pot?

[ Why else would you name it pot?? She also doesn't really understand why you would 'smoke' an herb. ]

[justno]

The junkies using it are the real problem. You got any idea who would know more?

Forget it. I don't think it's in this world. All you need to know is that it's a drug and it doesn't fuck you up that much.

[ten_zero]

Milyn so far has been the main suggestion. I'm going down to the apothecary to find out more.

[justno]

I'll come with.

[ten_zero]

Alright. I'll meet you there.