The inner space hummed with the latent friction of clashing magic, but Selthia was in high spirits. She practically radiated a relaxed, effortless amusement amidst the storm of power.
"In theory, you should have a much larger network," she observed, her gaze tracing the glowing, strained lines of energy coursing through him. "Like mine." She tilted her head, her smile turning almost nostalgic. "Well… Even though mine is crystallized right now, if yours doesn't continue growing at some point, your development will eventually stagnate."
A brief pause, filled only by the crackle of displaced power.
