[It can. She's seen what it does. And part of the thing that's terrifying her is knowing that she could shift from just withering away to becoming the same thing Lotte turned into. It's all she can do to hope it won't go that way.]

Yes. I don't intend to leave it alone, but it's been difficult finding a cure as of yet. It's heartening to know there are so many willing to help, though.