Owl:
>"It depends on the test, really. Ruukoto seems nice enough, so if you're her friend I see no harm in cooperating... Though there are certain things I won't agree to... Mainly if they involve anything like permanent confinement or suppression..."
>Be ready to dissolve just in case, but don't actually do it yet.
Owl:
>"You are aware you can get more out of a person by being nice, right."
>"Open up with an offer tea and snacks. Get me invested, then rile up my curiosity so I voluntarily take the tests."
>Can we feel the darkness in Ruukoto's friend?
> You can not. You know there's at least a bit there though. It just feels like it's just out of reach. Like something's in the way, or blocking it. Or maybe it's concealed.
> The surrounded yin-yang orb along the way there, however, is almost repelling darkness around it...
> "Maybe you haven't tried the alternative far enough. And why would I be nice when you're already in our clutches? Ruukoto isn't our friend either. We're just using her to- ah? What, that's not all of her?" The voice questions. "What do you mean, she's clearly-... That's fine. It's better if she runs. We get to hunt her down then! Ah, no no, I'll do it properly, you don't have to butt in."
> The voice clears her throat.
> "Alright, new plan. You gave us a great idea. For Ruukoto's guaranteed safety here, you're gonna guarantee that you're safe. Tests are now out of the question. We want your permanent confinement or suppression. Aren't you a genius, thinking up such?" The voice sounds proud.
> Ruukoto looks back deeper into the ruins, towards the voice in question.
>_