Oh...erm...it's you. Have you seen your friend Player around? I have some bad news to pass along.

It turns out that the Mosqua Fluid that Player obtained from Taloc is far too poisonous to use with the antidote I have. I suppose I should have tested my cure first. Poor Grivas....

At any rate, "the cure to a poison lies with the source of the poison"--this is the fundamental law of toxicology. Are you paying attention? I know you have a hard time keeping up.

Player: "Please. Continue."

If the toxin produces the cure, then where else might I find an antidote to a poison made from excessive Aether energy? With a source of Aether energy, of course.

I think the answer lies within Elim Fruit. Within the fruit is a particularly powerful energy that can only be utilized by Elim...unless properly distilled.

Player: "And you need me to get some."

I need your friend Player to get some, yes. But where?

Taloc was once an Elim, but obviously he's out. There are Elim in Asmodae, but would their fruit have Aether in the amount and type I need?

Oh, I wish Player was here. In comparison, your knowledge is...Miener.

Yes, Miener! He is apparently one of the last Elim left in Gelkmaros. If only Player could get his fruit....

Player: Accept.

Thank you, my friend. If you continue to strive for greatness, perhaps one day Player will let you serve them or something.

Please, if you find Player, tell them that the fruit of Miener is what I need to create the cure.

And hurry! Those afflicted cannot die from Aether addiction, but they are in constant agony.

Player: "I am your humble servant."

I can sense...Taloc's scent....

You have...seen Taloc? Is he...in pain?

For what reason...do you...seek me...?

Player: "I have come for your fruit."

I must...apologize....

It is gone...all gone...the fruit....

You would have to wait...for fruit to bear....

There is no other way...despite my wishes....