[The first signal that something was off was the palm facing him suddenly, which made him stiffen with caution, and then suddenly light. Instinctively he moved aside, but it still caught him on the shoulder and he spun, managing to keep his balance even though he stumbled back a few feet.

He frowned at her.]

If you want to practice magic, tell me. Don't just throw shit at me.

[A pause.]

I didn't even know you knew magic.