It's true, she's got a strength a woman of her stature shouldn't have. It's also true that she doesn't have her full strength. She ignores the comment about magic. Shades have magic too. It doesn't phase her.

However, the way he was looking then suddenly averted his eyes didn't escape her notice.

"Go on, fucking ask. I know you want to." She accuses defensively as she pauses to look at him.