Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-176.252.33.135-20130907230611/@comment-4365658-20130908070634

Yeah, I personally think that it was just the strain of using her abilities to that extent. I mean, in all fairness, she was 50% of that whole attack. She had to propel Ruby towards the Nevermore, and she had to give her a path all the way up the entire cliff. Single airsteps, yeah, she seemed to be fine, but several dozen platforms all at the same time? Yeah, that would require a lot more effort.

And while sure, it's possible that maybe she was just surprised at Ruby's skill, that reaction doesn't seem to fit. She was stumbling, she seemed tired, she all but fell to her knees. That's not the typical reaction one would have in that sort of situation. Stepping back in surprise or forward in interest, maybe.

But hey, guess we don't really know for sure, either way. Best way to know if it was the strain of her powers, is to wait for the next time she has to do something equally demanding, and see if she has a similar reaction.