Lucy's words hurt her but also touched her more than she could express. Katie wanted to protect Lucy but also relished the idea of having the brilliant witch at her side. She was so supportive and loving and smart that she would do far better with her than without.
She swallowed hard, not trusting herself to speak.
"I could try?" Katie mused, happy for any sort of distraction. "I think I might be able to leave you in such a state you couldn't even lift your head to follow me." A lump rose in her throat again at the thought of leaving Lucy.