That must irk you. To have that kind of magic beyond your possession...

[But it isn't said to needle under his skin. It's quiet, considering; one more nugget of information to take into account. His own goal, or perhaps just a critical piece of it. I want to control magic.]

...I told you, sometimes bad things need to be done for the good of the world. And sometimes... a girl needs to make concessions to do the same. You can have your magic, Mr. West. I am happy to let that be your realm of expertise, and while I'd happily help you in that same realm, I have no intention to be a hindrance, either.