Chase shrugged. "Suppose the power repression only extends so far, or is ... a result of a constant reinforcement of the repression. Suppose they're drugging us every night and somehow inhibiting the powers that way. It'll wear off once we're out of range, or away from their control."
He didn't think Magius would be as easy to bait as Kara had been, but it was fun trying. It was something to do, rain or no rain, to keep his attention. To keep his focus. He was genuinely curious if the kidnappers would kill someone, and he was inclined to continue to attempt to bait everyone he met into attempting a line cross, or an all-out escape.
He had absolutely no intention of trying again. At least, not by himself.