"Lead, yes. Perhaps I should have alluded to plutonium or uranium instead."

Her voice was calm and even, even as her lips curled in amusement. "I disagree, but perhaps it will become more evident in time. Besides, the problem is not just the substance, but the path of knowledge."

She made a small gesture with her fingers. "Souls...are a difficult topic. I cannot give you the sight you seek. I wonder if it's because you want to see where it leads, despite warnings."