"I'm not going to stand behind the barrier like some child," Karla said tartly. Considering she had swallowed back her automatic retort of 'I'm fine,' we're just going to call that a sign of personal growth and quickly move on. "I just need a moment anyhow."

She shot a man-sized squash with a bolt of energy, causing it to fall over and smoke. "See? Just another second and I'll be fine."

Arthur didn't need to know that the bolt had barely been Rose-strength. Is he asked why it hadn't exploded like the others, she'd tell him it was in deference to his clothing.