[Something about Klaudia causes an immediate hesitation on Poison's end. Despite the years of experience she has outside of her own home she still has some deeply ingrained, instinctive responses to people who are 'not-human'.

But she manages to brush it off quickly, or at least give the appearance that she has.]

For studying, it's fine. I wouldn't say we ought to do practical work there. [That... seems like a bad idea.]

I've been working on... potions with defensive properties. Things that make noise, light, or smoke. Something that can be used quickly without any need for magical expertise.