[Epel lingers near Katida--the mask will definitely help, but until the hallucinations clear up for sure, he's gonna be a bit concerned.

He sends a wave of water towards some incoming enemies, monsters that seem to drip black ink, then looks over at Katida.]

The smoke that dragon's givin' off makes ya see stuff that's not there. 'S why they've been handing out masks and stuff to guard against it.