[Sabriel does a quick double-take and then takes a deep breath. No acrid taint. She can smell no free magic. Whatever Vie is, she is no monster wearing a construct. That is all that matters to Sabriel.]

So I did. My apologies.

[Sabriel would not call that respect, but then who is she to lecture anyone on risks?]

In that case, all the more reason to be prepared. The books will give you a starting point at least.

[She steps off the lowest rung and half-turns for the end of the aisle.]

Good luck.