"That you for the philosophy lesson," she said, biting on the words to keep from completely snapping at him. Having someone tell her now that the potions didn't always work was news she could have used yesterday.

"I wish, but if I go back now, I will kill them. I really don't want to have to leave town because of that. I just need to get to work. They have spells to dampen powers, I think that will be enough."