[ Lightning sobers again as she straightens up - her feelings towards this magic? Pretty inconsistent, to say the least! While she can definitely be glad for it in some ways and usually has no problem with practicing it to become stronger, it can be questions like that that kind of set off some more unpleasant thoughts instead.

In any case, she did ask for this, so no use randomly pulling it all down. She sighs. ]

About as pleased as it's possible to be, I guess. Probably won't save anyone 'normal' from taking a hit that would completely smear them going without, but... [ A nod, and her voice dips quieter. ] I'll take what I can get.