"Of course it is, but it doesn't mean there aren't other meanings. The mingling of flesh and soul is extremely profound knowledge in the study of alchemy. You should know that our Rosicrucian Society focuses on alchemical skills, and when I read the documents and materials left by the Order, I saw that an alchemist from the Fifth Era had commented on this phrase."
Mrs. Hope spoke very slowly, so Shard listened very carefully:
"Emotion is the rope that connects two different individuals. Although emotion itself isn't tangible, neither is the soul. A sufficiently profound emotion can allow two souls to form a bond across space, a connection that cannot be severed by distance."
"The soul, huh? I haven't done much research on it. However, I do know that emotions certainly affect the effects of spellcasting."
Shard said, and Mrs. Hope nodded:
"That alchemy note even mentioned her research on how to create a harmless, temporary fusion of two souls, turning two individuals into one."
