Well, magic could do anything, right?  So it made sense that someone would invent a spell that could do that.  "Well, if it lowers...I guess there's no harm in trying it, really."  Lafiel nodded her head.  "Sure, I'd be willing to give it a try, if it means that everyone gets what they want."  She guessed that Ashley had been the recipient of this particular spell before, and she would remember everything, so no problems there.