She watched her carefully. "Mmm... I see." She grins lightly, tasting some of the soup. "That there is... though I have no intention of letting that stop me."<br/><br/>She arched a brow at Bella and nodded at the tea offer. "A dear price. You speak in riddles... what, specifically, are you referring to? The path is not easy, or the power itself may take its toll?"