Her use of telekinesis increases subtly as they keep moving, as her room for magic builds. Some of the other mages have realized that it's happening and are beginning to cast spells, which means, inevitably, something will be on fire, and God only knows how much damage that will cause. Lea isn't concerned about that, frankly; she's focused on her target, that ceremonies box.

When she finally slips into a stairwell that should ostensibly lead her upwards, its roof shrouding her from any views from above, she finds a blockade in the form of a cluster of young militia agents kettling a group of rioters into one corner. Lea rocks back on her feet and waits a beat for Jason, so that he can get a glimpse of what the hold-up is. She peers around the corner, conscious of the fact that the element of surprise will be fairly important here, even with her arcane power gradually blossoming back into full form.