That grin on Maria's face only got wider at the comment. "Really uu?" Not even going to give the girl time to answer. "Maria likes magic. Maria is an apprentice witch." She stood a little bit straighter and tilted her chin up out of pride.

Only to frown again. "Uu they won't tell Maria. Magic is been blocked. Must be a strong witch here uu." That was definitely the problem. Maria could use her magic around Beato but Beato was strong enough to block Maria's magic is she wanted.