[. . . kind of gives him a look when he scrambles over, and when she climbs to her feet (shakily, wobbily) it's pointedly without his help. she doesn't need support, she is cool and confident, she's got this!!]

[. . . even though she does have to reach out to brace herself on a nearby tree, and pause before she answers, inhaling a deep breath]

Mana.

[???]

Aaah, without a Master I'm truly limited, aren't I? Tch! The promise of eternity always did come with terms and conditions. No wonder I never liked the idea of it.

[she isn't explaining herself I'm so sorry]