[If only that were the case. There’s a pause as Gavial tries to figure out the most succinct way of explaining the very unique way she might’ve screwed things up that day. She’s never been the kind to beat around the bush, so—]

Back in the world I come from there’s this sickness, it’s called Oripathy. It’s not really contagious person-to-person… except when it comes to dead bodies. Causes them to crystallize and dissipate, which is real bad news for anyone nearby.

[Gavial sighs. She can probably see where she’s going with this.]

I’m infected with it.