"Perhaps I am.  But, I am a demon after all," the succubus replied as she went back to the table.  "You may move again, dear," she said to Niarra with a dismissive wave of her hand.  "As for you... I think you'll enjoy this," she continued as she picked up a small sapphire gem.  "This little stone will give you all the benefits of a Mage Armor spell as a permanent effect.  Hold still while I set it in place," she said, once more infusing her orders with magic.<br/><br/>Once Lyla wasn't able to resist, she held the gem up and placed it against the girl's forehead.  Almost immediately, it sank, as if going through her skin to fuse with her skull.  A moment later, a small glowing halo appeared over Lyla's head.  "There we go, you can move again..."