He rolled his eyes. "And what do you think I have been doing when I disappear for hours on end? It is pretty much the ultimate weapon. Only balefire can counter balefire. A catch 22, if you will. If I don't develop it, someone else will, and then use it against us eventually. Escalating combat threats and powers, and all that jazz."<br/><br/>He snuggled for a moment longer, before sidestepping and giving Jessica a hug. "And glad to see you are doing better. You have come a remarkable distance in such a short time. Very impressive, and you have had other benefits beside control and confidence, I see."<br/><br/>He held her close, enjoying how she had filled out, once she had stopped stressing and freaking out, the lack of depressants in her system allowing her to resume 'developing.' He then grinned at Avi. "Though I will admit to working on other things than just Balefire. After all, a one trick pony gets taken down pretty damn quick. Mostly tactical things that I can teach to others, though some of them have interesting side effects. Like the spell I just used occasionally dumping the person a hundred feet or so in the air."<br/><br/>He released Jessica, who was blushing uncontrollably, and turned to Ama, letting his wolf calm herself. "Glad to see you are fine, and not singed this time. You got the list I sent you, any idea on whether your mistress has decided whether to toss some funds my way to get them loose?"