[And suddenly he puts his foot down. Not literally-- not that she could see it. But there's a tangible change in his demeanor and now he's struggling not to THROW THE DEVICE across the room.]
No! I will NOT resort to siphoning magic from others! I refuse to go back to the way things were!
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No! I will NOT resort to siphoning magic from others! I refuse to go back to the way things were!
[well then.]