"Well, it concerns Elanna, now that you mention her.  Or rather, her new...condition.  I saw the look you gave me, back in the teleportation chamber, and I suspect I know what you meant by it.  Truth be told, short of attempting an ad-hoc ritual and simply trying for the best, I didn't have the necessary spells to attempt to dispel...whatever it was that had afflicted her.  I do now, but even then there is no guarantee that they could have fought off whatever that was.  I am still more than willing to try, but that and subsequent events have brought up another issue."<br/><br/>During this, Aethon begins practically pacing back and forth, which doesn't work well at all for him given his larger stature and their relatively cramped quarters.  More significantly, it betrays his uncertainty, as well as the fact that he's obviously put quite a bit of thought into the matter.  "After everything was said and done, I sensed no residual taint from the Devourer on Elanna, and thus I can only assume that the original effect has run its course, now that she has indulged the feelings it was attempting to induce.  Now I am left with a dilemma.  We Vassals of Balinor believe strongly in an individual's right to choose, to determine their own path, and only intervene when that path interferes with the natural order of things.  Now, I am unsure whether Elanna is simply acting on her new instincts; which although different for her kind are not necessarily unnatural, or if her opinion on such is still being affected."<br/><br/>"Thus, I am asking both for your opinion on the matter, as well as a favor.  Although rare, I know that certain spells can affect a person in ways that just divine magic may not detect.  If you would, examine Elanna from a more...arcane perspective.  If that reveals some lingering effect, then we can eliminate that and proceed from there.  If not...if not, then the decision still remains with Elanna, as I will not interfere unless she becomes a danger to herself or others."