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"Well, maybe the reason your magic can't affect the barrier is that whenever you cast a spell on it, it uses your power to feed itself. Actually, I can't think of a better shield to use. That would mean passive draining, too.
"Cool!" Blades grinned. "Ya turn their own magic against 'em! I've got to get myself something that does that kind of thing."

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I need you to try and either hold back or negate your own magic as much as you can."
"Susan" snorted. "I cannot turn off my power. I can restrain myself from using it, but the potential is still there. Even if I expended all my power, it would still return. I can no more negate my own abilities than you could negate your heartbeat."

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"That is not...typical. But perhaps."
"I'm not the kind for 'typical', effendi," replied Night Jewel.

By now, they were approaching Obsidian Flare's chamber, and could faintly hear voices from within.

Night Jewel lowered her voice to a whisper. "Sounds like a couple of murderous acquaintances of yours got here first. This could be awkward."