[Startled out of his concentration, Alfyn grins, blushing at the compliment.]

Thanks, but I'm not so sure that had anything at all to do with me.

[Dutifully, he records what ingredients he used, and their quantities, and sets the vial on a rack to the side for just such a purpose.]

I could be wrong, but I got the feelin' they want us to try these things, once we make them? But that doesn't sound as safe as I'd like.