I have a high amount of experience with mana, but I don't see what that has to do with wielding a lance.

[ he cocks his head to the side and rises back up from the ground in order to level with her again, eye to eye. ]

Okay, so... two things.

[ jude clears his throat. ]

First of all, you never gave me your name, you know. And secondly... just what is this true power you're referring to? Is that the reason why you don't want to take any risks here?

[ because that will clear some things up. ]

... Yeah, safer might not be a bad idea.