"I've heard it said, yes. Though not for many years. At the very least, no one is saying it to our faces."

Or she's going to less parties. That may be equally true. In any case— "I believe Viktor wishes to continue to pursue possible curative effects of lyrium on rifters. As for me, I don't see the way forward with that particular inquiry, but you might discuss it with him. He may have some meaningful theory."