☀️ Arselia and Akonia

-- Please, calm down, Mr. Guion, now this is our common problem, -- Aiko replied and pondered.
-- Just don't tell me that we have non-combat losses, and to think that I was just starting to be happy that everything was going so well. However, cults that negatively affect the mind are a well-known thing, and we are in the capital, where there are all sorts of specialists. Your friend needs to be isolated from the painting, possibly by trickery, but in such a way that the painting itself is not touched: we do not know the strength of its effect. Also, in my opinion, this is more likely a religious object than a magical one; if I were you, I would turn to the servants of the Church. However, the Bureau of Magic is also a good idea, even if it is not exactly their specialty, they definitely know how to destroy or neutralize suspicious artifacts, but I am not sure if they can bring Miss Beata back to her senses. Also, we can hope that a psychiatrist will help; if, in addition to everything else, we get rid of the painting, then... Apparently, doctors of this specialty are needed for something like this.
-- And yes, I think it is obvious that you can stay in one of the rooms of our headquarters, not only until the situation is resolved, but also after.
-- Mr. Guion, this is Miss Keliandra, she is a battlemage. Miss Keliandra, this is Mr. Guion, he is a swordsman. Yes, if you have relevant experience and knowledge, we will gladly listen to you, Miss Keliandra.