Now that the commotion has passed, I believe it is time for some questions. I could barely hear myself think before, even as an observer.

[There's no “congratulations” or “thank you for defending us” from the librarian. She really found the whole affair to be tiresome.]

I have to admit, I am somewhat impressed with these "gods." I am used to people who claim that title being more frivolous beings, but the threat to the world does seem legitimate. Though at first, they seemed unusually imprudent in preparing their “soldiers.” They deprive us of our true abilities, with the alternative supposedly being death.

By the way, I would love some evidence for that.

Anyhow, what we receive in return are pale copies, at best, not to mention somewhat lacking in breadth. At least, that is the normal situation, as I have been led to understand it. But something has driven these abilities far beyond their normal capacity. Though it seems to be connected to the resolution of this “incident,” I wish to know more of the magical specifics behind events. There is nothing that I can sense [something which she still finds disconcerting in the extreme] so the principles behind it escape me. Those with information should contact me. Even a theory will do; if I haven't found anything concrete, there is no reason to believe that anyone else has.