"Your loss," she shrugs, "But keep it in mind, you know, if you need to blow off some steam."

"As for your friends, they are under your protection are they not? You share with them your power, allow them to partake of your magic. That is a bond to yourself stronger than those that have been Tempered."

"And yeah, Ifrit's an Ass. Susano, though, he's pretty great. I feel bad when we have to put him down because he's a riot to fight," she grins, a little bit more manic than she intended to, but oh well.