Dahlia opened her mouth to respond, then let it fall closed as she furrowed her brow.

"That's an interesting question," she muttered. "That's complicated. It seems like the cause of the island's problems are less a curse and more a gathering of intense evil magical energy, but it's entirely possible that it could have multiple sources. I'll pose the theory to the Historical Society. Do not say anything to that bastard shrink out by the woods about this. I can't have him snooping around just for the sake of showing me up."