It's something of a long story how I ended up near it, but... to cut it short, I was trying to save a very dear friend. I couldn't think of any other way to help him.

[Although obtaining the same power that destroyed him may not have been the best course of action.]

As for the effects... well, they're a little difficult to explain. It breaks down the body and the mind both. [Struggling to put on an optimistic face, she gives a ghost of a smile.] But it's slowed down quite some bit here. I should have more than enough time to find a cure.