"We should be mindful of spores. Fungi are known to spread them, and there's no telling what effect they may have on us."

Akechi hovers closer, but not too close. He's wary of carelessly making contact. Even if it's just one, the glow alone is much too eerie to overlook. "Keep an eye out for more, but do not touch until we're certain it's safe."

Already, something feels off. The further they move, the more the surrounding foliage seems to shift, to breathe.

"At least we have a landmark, of sorts."

Still, he moves to a nearby tree to mark it with his talons. Better safe than sorry as they make their way deeper into the woods.