"Now you tell us what happened, young man," Ektolaf said, turning to look at Martinus. His gaze, grandfatherly before, was now sharp and inquisitive. "How did Amy get through you, when you were supposed to stop her?"
"She just… pushed me aside," Martinus admitted. It was a bit embarrassing.
"How?" Azrikam asked. "She's a total newbie in magic, you're a man, and stronger than her. How could she push you aside?"
"I just felt calm all of a sudden," Martinus said. "Like she explained. But also, I was too shocked to act for a second or two. That's all the time she needed to walk into the dome."
The two Morads exchanged glances.
"Her gift is maturing too fast," Azrikam said. "She isn't yet in full control of her capabilities. Isn't that right, father?"
Ektolaf nodded, grimly.
"If we raise
