[h3][color=thistle]Io[/color] at Terauchi Temple[/h3]

[@The Irish Tree]

Io nodded at Liliana's explanation. At least she herself admitted that Wonderland was crazy. It was obvious, but something about it being directly acknowledged comforted Io. "[color=thistle][b]Things are never so simple. But it was worth asking.[/b][/color]" After listening to Shizuka's farewell, she thought more on the situation. "[color=thistle][b]The best course might be to simply observe.[/b][/color]" Of course, that was usually her response to most things - but this time it probably was also the right move for others as well. "[b][color=thistle]Trying to 'fix' things may worsen the situation. Too many variables.[/color][/b]"

She watched Shizuka take off... With an automaton? Io quickly realized that she was so focused on the issue of Alice to the point of not noticing that another task force member had appeared. "[b][color=thistle]Ah.[/color][/b]" Io's hyper focus was rapidly becoming an issue. Her previous endeavor had her alone for such long stretches that she now found herself missing things as they happened. "[color=thistle][b]Liliana. Remind me to be more in the moment.[/b][/color]" She said it, though she wasn't sure if the fairy would quite get what she meant. 

'[color=thistle]This fairy is a good model for living in the moment... Actually, perhaps too good of a model.[/color]' Io thought to herself. She doubted she could ever reach such a level, nor would she want to, but she was working with living things. An adjustment of time scale was necessary. She gave an ever-so-slight smile as she stole a sideways glance at Liliana. '[color=thistle]...Her sword is still an abomination, though.[/color]' This time Io reviewed her own thoughts with amusement. '[color=thistle]...A lich calling something else an abomination? What a strange day today has been.[/color]'