"I could... but it would take a lot of energy to create something large enough to fool them. Which would mean I couldn't easily open the portal. Though, if they start shooting, illusions of the ship aren't<em>that</em>difficult, and could buy us time to get free." She then paused, and cocked her head at Ivy. "You know.. you have the potential to be a mage. I wonder..." she said, trailing off as she studies Ivy, intently.