[Her forest was home. It wasn't entirely safe for normal people, though, that was true. More safe if they were her friends. But she wasn't brave for living there. It was just natural.]

If people feel safe behind walls, why isn't there a wall around the town here? Why doesn't your spell work anymore? Did you forget part of it?

[Aisling slipped behind a tree and popped up a few feet from him.]

What "magic trick"?