[ his explanation, though it makes a certain sense, makes her visibly deflate. ]

Oh, I see.

[ for a moment she thought... well, she may have gotten her hopes up too quickly. her eyes dart to the broom, wondering if it will spring to life again, before she refocuses on kimihiro. ]

I thought the only spirits here were Parsee, Cole, or even Viridi if goddesses count. Have you met them?