. . . as for the Temple and the Forest, I was born here. Created here? I don't really know, it was so long ago. We're supposed to be one. The magic that runs through me is the same magic that maintains this place. But lately, it's been . . . disconnected. Any attempt I've made to leave this place has been met with a lot of . . . well. It's hurt, to put it lightly.

[ intense pain. a sudden draining in magic. astoria is stuck here. ]

And while I appreciate the offer, Shiro, I want you to focus on El Minha, first. If you can handle that, then we can talk about me.