[ She blinks at the unfamiliar figure of speech. At least she can pick this one up by context... ]

If by that turn of phrase you mean that I am eager to set off, then that is so! I very much wish to assist with the efforts towards a cure in any way I am able.

[ She nods her head sharply, as if to punctuate her point. This epidemic has made her feel pretty helpless—you can't exactly jab at an illness with a lance, now can you? She really likes being able to jab her lance at problems—it's nice and quick. ]

Shall we?