"I feel it, or the lack of it anyway."

Luz got her drift. It actually hurt to think about, that she wouldn't be able to feel the magic of the isles flowing through her hands like they used to. Now it would just feel empty. She wouldn't have that anymore.

She swallowed the rawness of that emotion, turning to Webby and then the crystal. "Damn right. We'll both make it give our powers back!"

Luz turned and took her Palisman in her arms.

"At least I still have you, Stringy."