[h3][color=thistle]Io[/color][/h3]

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Io kept quiet during the preparation and travel to Komatsu Bay - partially to preserve energy, partially because she was taking time to construct spells she might need for the attack.

After they arrived at the outskirts where Shizuka was settled, Io quickly got the gist of Ayu's plan from what she overheard. She returned Shizuka's glance of indifference as she entered. "[b][color=thistle]It will work, so long as we can exploit a weakness.[/color][/b]" She thought over what Liliana said for a moment. It was somewhat interesting that Liliana formulated two plans that could be plausible. "[color=thistle][b]Sneaking along with the barrels could work, though it would also be dangerous.[/b][/color]" She looked over at Shizuka's room, sizing up the containers he had ready. "[b][color=thistle]Even I could fit in some of these containers, if it came to that. With the sake in it, if necessary to keep your cover. I do not need to breathe.[/color][/b]" Io's small frame was a boon in these kinds of situations.

She crossed her arms as she considered the other potential plan. "[b][color=thistle]Poisoning the sake could work for a diversion, but it's likely they'd figure it out before it cuts their ranks too much. Unless the Varjans are less strict with their drinks than I assumed they are...?[/color][/b]" 

Io nearly smiled as she considered the various ways she could compromise drinks for the Varjans. '[color=thistle]Even hiding in the barrels would likely "taint" it as poison to them. If the way they treated the prisoners is an indication of their drive against us, at least...[/color]' Of course, there were far more effective spells that she would opt for first. Ideally ones that would leave the bodies ready for reanimation.

"[b][color=thistle]If we were poisoning it, I could prepare a spell that could cause an outbreak of zombification from the sake, perhaps...[/color][/b]" A somewhat sinister gleam crossed Io's eyes as she clearly settled into a dark train of thought - Despite her deadpan expression, it was clear the thought of raising a zombie infestation was something she was enjoying.