[ She knew that protest was coming... in all honesty, it was a reflection of her own feelings. But Akko being in this dream... she knew what it all meant. She knew these dreams were just as dangerous as reality could be, and the reality Akko might be stepping into was something she still wasn't prepared to welcome her into, even if she'd missed her pupil so dearly.

But Akko's heart would be as it always was... and she couldn't help agree with it. But even so, her wisdom spoke first, before her heart. ]

I don't disagree, Akko, but... do we have the power? Fae magic is well stronger than anything I can conjur at the moment... [ And she knew Akko's puca abilities needed refinement, at the least, before she tried using them in something like this. ]

Maybe... maybe we can try something, but right now, I'm having trouble coming up with ideas.