[let it be known that the labcoat, the unstable experiments, and the marginally unsafe choice of laboratory space... unlocks something in kiera they thought they'd latched up tight. it simultaneously endears zonari to them that much more and feels like a knife in their chest.

thankfully, zonari speaks directly to them, which helps kiera not get dragged down into their emotions, rancid things as they are. whether or not this is normal, the forest's doing, a dream, or something else, they just... shrug it off after a few moments and approach, mindful of any shards on the ground.]

... Back home, there are certain stones best suited for storing particular types of magical energy. Do you have any of that like here?