Sharpness was needed and maybe it was a bit due to her scare. But, she'd been playing with fire the whole time and she knew it. Collins had warned her and she pushed.

Now maybe they could push a little further into the thing known as trust. There was thay opportunity in his eyes.

"First, I think I need to know something important." Her hand had dropped but she hadn't pulled away from him, despite his quick movements.

"How does magic work in your world? I'd like to hear it."