[ She leans away from him when he gets in her space, but that actually gets a laugh out of her. Because he's not serious! Of course!

Athena shrugs. ]

If people go too far, like push themselves too hard or try to do a spell that's too big or something like that they can flame out. Usually kills them. We get lots of lectures on it. [ She deepens her voice: ] Responsible and saaafe use of your Gift.

[ Another shrug. ] But that's only really extreme cases. Like... I don't know, I'd have to be tearing my voice box to pieces before I'd be at risk. Why? You get side effects?