The collar closed with a snap, and with a tinge of regret Umi noticed the clasp meld into the collar itself.  The only way to remove it now would be to cut off the elf's head.<br/><br/>Then the magic took hold of her.  It was a tingling sensation down her spine, and when it passed she felt... well, she wasn't sure.  Not different, really, at least not in the sense of her mental state being coerced; she still felt uncertainty and a bit of regret about her decision, and she felt no more trusting or loving toward the wizard.  But there was some connection there, as if she could close her eyes and point to him no matter where he was.  It almost felt as if his mind was at the edge of her thoughts.<br/><br/>"Your family is waiting for you.  They know of what will come, and I had hoped they could be the ones to tell you gently, but what is done is done."<br/><br/>It took Umi a moment to register that the wizard's lips had not moved as she heard his voice.  It must be part of the work of the collar that he can communicate to her mentally, and it was easy to guess that she could do likewise.