Yes, it was probably best not to jinx it by saying something like that. The universe had a way of calling people's bluffs when they do. "Yeah, but you've been using yours way longer than I have mine," he said. "I'm still not nearly as good with it as I am with my chakrams. Besides, unlike me, you've got healing magic; if nothing else, you could probably just plain outlast me."

He shook his head though, at her attempt to deflect her own bravery. "Nope, that's pretty much exactly what it means. And if we ever get hold of a dictionary, I'll look it up and prove it to you."