It's only simple because I've put a lot of work into this, into perfecting the formula and distilling the essence to a powerful form.

[A sign this is definitely the real Gale: he is absolutely going to take credit for something he's proud of.]

As for the taste, that is going to sting on the way down. Mine is no better. But it should give you the resistance you need to drink from me, canceling out what toxin remains and leaving behind... well, I'm not sure of what that will taste like. Tolerable, hopefully.

[He removes the cork from his vial.]

I'll need to go ahead and drink mine now, give it a few minutes to get working.