"I think that would be a bad idea," she says, matter-of-factly. It's unnerving to see him like this, much more so than she's showing (especially the speed, the speed reminds her of other things), but her poise never comes in more handy than in situations like these. And furthermore, she trusts her magic.

"You'll thank me later. In the meantime, sit tight. Ivan will be here just a minute to help you."