Emily's skepticism nagged at her like a persistent itch that refused to be ignored. She couldn't fathom the contradictions and inconsistencies surrounding Ethan's memory manipulation. It didn't make sense to her logical mind.
Perhaps there was something hidden beneath the surface, an aspect of Ethan's ability that he hadn't fully grasped or disclosed. She considered the possibility that there might be limits or consequences to his memory manipulation that he hadn't yet experienced or understood.
"Can you use mana alongside your trick?" Emily asked. "I feel like you would be able to control it more freely if you use mana."
"Can you use mana while sleeping to recover faster?" Ethan asked. "It is the same thing; of course, I can't. I told you, it is a trick, like spinning a pen on your hand with just a few fingers."