"I've been too tired to short-jump everywhere," she said. "Holding the anti-aural field around the Melting Clock... well, it's hard."

She needed to find a steady source of power aboard the ship, something like a central catenary to tie into when she needed a boost or a long-term spell. "I'd use the thamaturgical battery but I drained it with the shield around Ssam's den. I'm going to need to pass it to Arhu soon." She flopped down on her side, yawning hugely. She was also ravenous, a byproduct of the continuous energy expenditure.