[A faintly annoyed expression but- he was right. She needed to breathe, calm herself for just a moment so she could explain everything to him.]

...If your Avalon magic truly is back, then- I need to borrow it.

[But as the desperation calmed down, a doubt was starting to creep in as well. Would he really be willing to do such a thing for her? If he wanted revenge for her mockery before, then this would be his perfect chance, wouldn't it?]

Do you remember that ritual you mentioned to me, a little while ago?

[Curses...she could hear her voice shaking.]