Penny sighed and turned away, struggling to sort herself out and gain control of herself: "I feel like, if we let her go, we will be making a mistake. I know we can't kill her. I would never suggest that. I will threaten to kill her if she even thinks of usin Sasha against me or hurting her, but would never do it" she sighed again "it's frustrating because yes, I used my flames. It's a natural defense when I feel threatened, and there was no ash when I extinguished them. She was close enough to see that. So she knew I do not leave behind ash." She looked to James.

"People like her, they have a way of getting people to do things, even if the person is reluctant. I'm not talking about blood mages, but rather manipulative personalities. And everything she has said has been manipulating things so that the situation works for her"

She looked back to Damian, and said softly so it was almost a whisper, "Please. I don't think we should just let her go. I think that would be a bad decision, but we can't just bring her to the guild. There has to be an alternative"

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When Jamie was sure the others were far enough away, she said "what do you think you are doing Melina? Going after my members once more? I wouldn't have thought you were foolish enough to do that, but maybe without Mithera you can't think things through clearly enough to see that! Why lead Penny to where you are, when you had to know I'd retaliate when I found out?" Sometimes Jamie wished there were two of him. "Explain now"