[...He almost has to wonder if this is the domain of some powerful malak. It really doesn't feel like it, and he assumes that despite whatever's wrong with his powers, he would still be able to tell—but the air itself seems to be off in places, like the park is detached in some way from the rest of the city.

He's not a fan. He shakes his head at the path, then sighs.]

Don't worry about it, I believe you. I didn't stay long enough to sense anything strange in there, besides the obvious. [How strange everything looks, for one, and,] There aren't even any animals. I'd have at least expected a squirrel or two.

[Or a bird? Or a bug? Literally anything??]

It could be that this area has some kind of effect on it the longer we stand around in here. We should probably get out of here, if you're not feeling well.