[It wasn't from wanting more magic? Or relief that she wasn't so useless after all? Who knew.]

Most do, one way or the other.

[She raises her eyebrows. While she could understand her ruthlessness...it was also impractical. She'd enjoy the suffering, but when it could be done better...well.]

But you're impractical. If you save the person behind you once, they may protect you another time.

If you wish to only think of yourself and do what you wish, I won't stop you. I'll enjoy watching you die.