“No, the magic is too powerful,” Red curses several more times, not turning to face Kasumi. “Maybe he can though,” the spell weaver indicates the blackened corpse of the bat creature, still crackling with dissipating energy. The skin has been obliterated, revealing veins of purple in addition to the blue ones often visible in living creatures. Its blood is darker, but still red.<br/>And it is this that attracts Red’s attention as he cautiously reaches out towards a still pool, wincing at the pain but getting what he wants. “It’s magic did this, and magic is in the blood,” he says, staring at the smear on the tip of his finger. “I will need more though. Deneve! Help me look through the tomes,” the songstress obliges, not voicing her complaint at his rude and hurried manner.