"No person here is 'of the illusion'. They are all real. At least, I have yet to see one who isn't. However the same can't be said of the beasts." The woman whose body Elidibus is wearing speaks up. Her voice is female; it would look odd after all to speak in his normal tones.

But 'she' gives a familiar look and nod to Eight as the Octarian joins the table.

"And the abilities you speak of are a trap." This is directed toward Anan. "Use them too often and you will simply be pulled back into the illusion's sway."

Elidibus looks thoughtful momentarily. "You say Diagad is only a husk. Did you travel there with the intent of discovering it, or was it happenstance that you came across its existence?"