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[b]Terauchi Temple[/b]
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[color=0072bc]"I see, that makes sense."[/color] Shizuka said, listening to Io's explanation. [color=0072bc]"Unfortunately, therein lies the problem. Alice-san seems to be the type that's secretly prideful, and doesn't like to involve others in here affairs. With such difficulties approaching her, it may prove to be quite the daunting task. Although..."[/color] Shizuka trailed off for a moment, as if pondering something else.

[color=0072bc]"What also concerns me is not just the cursed weapon, but also another id within her psyche. I sense an archaic chi flowing from the mushroom on her head. I've of some strange parasitic species of fungi that attach themselves to individuals and cause them to undergo certain 'changes'. I feel that perhaps the id of the fungus and the weapon are perhaps at odds with other another, and my primary fear is that struggle for dominance will continue to take more and more of a toll on her body and spirit."[/color]

Pausing again for a moment, Shizuka signed as he looked off into the distance. [color=0072bc]"Hopefully, I'm just overthinking all of this and Alice-san herself will be able to weather through the storm of conflicting chi flowing through her. After all, having no idea of how long she's had the weapon or that fugus on her head she may very well already be used to it."[/color]

The swordsman quickly turned to Liliana who also wanted to do whatever she could to aid their fellow teammate. 

[color=0072bc]"Of course, Liliana-san. While it may be presumptuous of me, I would ask if you have any knowhow of various forest fungi and what effects they may have on an individual."[/color]

He asked Liliana, but it was mainly not to be rude and to acknowledge her feelings of concern. Honestly it may be better if Io was the one to answer the question...