[it just seems like it would be easier to let Verius look into her heart than to try to fight him. After all, she can't claim any bond other than friendship. And Corrine was pretty fiesty too, back then.]

All I really know is that something's really messed up here. There was a huge earthquake and the barrier's been having problems, and now all kinds of spirits are showing up.

[she puts both hands on Verius' face and leans her forehead against him.]