...It could be as simple as it sounds, balance. She seems to think that the temple itself is alive and has chained her there. She doesn't believe we can talk to it directly.

[He accepts talk of Homunculi easily. After all, he's the result of merging the life force of a spirit and the dying soul of a clone. It would be silly not to believe in legends at this point.]

...but I still think it might be possible. But, I want to confirm the temple is alive and aware. I just wish I knew where to start there.