[that sure is a lot of questions, and when they speak, it's in the same, calm measured tone even as they regard Cinnabar thoughtfully]

One at a time - if it is answers that you seek, then I shall assist in helping you find them.

But first, you ought to know that the young one and I had no control over who was brought here, or how. We made no conscious decision to nullify you of your poisonous properties.

[ . . . ]

Do you wish for it to go away permanently?