[There's an unnerved silence.]

The only time I've spent my mana like that was when my Keeper made me do it in practice once so I'd know my limits. She always said never to do it again, that I must always have a little at least in reserve in case something unexpected happens. To face someone with a sword who can take all of it away and leave you helpless...

[Deep breaths. Shit, that's terrifying.]