[Jade is very much agreed— the more methodical they can be about their approach, the less it feels like something taboo. It's a small buffer, but it's enough.

She nods, giving that dagger of hers a more enthusiastic spin than her previous, more delicate examinations.]

I'd say we've both had enough of blood magic for now. Good progress for today— but if you'd like to do some more traditional training before, perhaps, heading off to find something to eat, I wouldn't say no.

[FIGHT HER, LIZZIE, and then let's go find sandwiches.]