So you can use some of your magic, that’s something. [ Better than nothing, and he considered the description thoughtfully. ] Maybe a cellar in one of the old buildings? Hm… Based on your story, it probably can’t be too far from where he hid his soul, at least for his own peace of mind, I’d imagine. So somewhere closer to a forest…

[ Easier to defend if you thought it was in danger, right? Doesn’t narrow it down much, unfortunately. ] Where were you specifically when he grabbed you? If he left any residual mana traces, I can try to follow that, since it would be fresh.

[ He still had some of the powder he kept for just that, at least.

Regardless, Illyana probably would get the impression by now that he intends to do something about all this. ]