Magica tried not to roll her eyes. "I know you think I lack brains, but must you think I'm that stubborn? If it was a mere matter of looking, I'd have every servant I own out searching!"

With a grunt, she tried to push herself back to a sitting position, which would take a while.

"In this body, I have no magic. And the one I seek disappeared because of magic. Without my powers, I can't find him. And those I know who do have powers like mine would only agree to help if I paid a steeper price..."