[She's quick to put herself back in order and she sits down on the floor. They're not going anywhere for a while. Her voice gentles, soft and coaxing like one might talk to a frightened child.

Vaguely she remembers doing this more times than a ruler ever should.]

...With all the strength I have left I will fight to prevent that from happening to you or anyone else.

We might have to dance around rules, but there will be no drain on the newly dead unless you use your magical form. You are not safe, but you're as safe as you can be for the moment.