[Here's one such Novice who has opted to ignore the fact that her kind aren't meant to be down here, even if she is fast approaching her fourth season. While she has her own reasons for trying to catch a glimpse of what the Silver Court scholars are up to, she certainly can't disagree with Astarion's observations, and gives a soft snort in reply.]

I suppose they believe they can get away with anything so long as they say it's for the sake of research.

[Pretentious, the lot of them.]

I will say, I'm quite curious. You've not gone in to take a look for yourself?