I see, that is alright, then. [She was glad he wasn't giving away his life because she could see how that would get absolutely horrible over time.]

And no, I do not. The magic where I come from...is really only used to hurt others.

[The only way she could knock her out was by hurting her until the pain became too much. But Veronica frowns even at the thought of it.]

With an older sacrifice I could cause a temporary distraction, but that would only last till her eyes adjust. Would that work?

[Because she may still have an old bit of bandage left for just this purpose.]