Aura had never in her life considered using her ability to defend herself, and this instance with Simon wasn't any different. She let Pierce grab her away, but she kept her gaze fixed on her brother. "This isn't you," she said emphatically. "Yes, someone you loved died. It happens every day, Simon. It happens to everyone. It's part of living, and hurting everyone around you isn't going to bring him back. So STOP IT." Her voice was loud and sure, and (admittedly) she felt safer with Pierce there, dragging her away from her own stupidity.