☀️ Arselia and Akonia

And then, for the umpteenth time, Kelian dra interrupts the conversation, because she has to do something!

— Hello! What are you talking about, and do you need help? It seems like a serious matter, and some experience wouldn't hurt me.

Guyon vividly and expressively recounts everything that happened, including advice on how to deal with tentacles or the Bureau of Magic.

-- Please, calm down, Mr. Guyon, now this is our common problem, -- Aiko replied, thoughtfully.
-- Just don't tell me that we have non-combat losses, and to think that I was just happy that everything was going so well. However, no, 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 of 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'm not sure if they can bring Miss Beata back to her senses. Also, we can hope that a psychiatrist will help; if we get rid of the painting, then... Apparently, doctors of this specialty are needed for something like this.
-- And yes, I think it's obvious that you can stay in one of the rooms in our headquarters, not only until the situation is resolved, but also after.