It's about here that Mia can multitask enough to really see what's going on.

"What's in that clearing? It's got Cerberus acting strange."

But as soon as she asks, she picks up the scent. It's dulled a bit by her protective trinkets but still draws her lower.

"It's..." she starts, covering her mouth and nose. "Whatever that is will charm you."

Her concentration wavers and the carpet alternates rising and descending as she fights to resist.