I've taken such indirect requests before. These penalties are an unnatural part of this world, much like the revivals themselves. You people seem to think there's a choice of whether or not it is resolved, but it's simply a matter of how far down the list you are. Quaint, isn't it?

[Shuffling through the file now... hrngh...]

Heart, soul, essence, spirit... it's been called many things across the universe. You would think it'd be a more common trait to be taken away, but it's surprisingly rare. Complicated to fix, but yes, it's possible.