Viktor eyes Blake curiously for a moment, as if he didn't expect the barrage of questions. He takes a moment before he speaks, as if considering all of this carefully.

"I am obviously aware that this is just as much a political matter as it is a scientific one."

He already knows that the government will be resistant to change, and that the miners themselves will be apprehensive. That said, he has little interest in politics, and believes his work should be self-evident. This will save lives, and prevent injury and illness. To not implement it would be foolish.

"You sound as though you're speaking from experience."

Go on, he gestures.