"It can be, but I've had practice. My own shields are many layered and I will change them up occasionally as well. This will provide you the best support for now that I can give you. But you know the 'chinks' and holes to get through, if you need or want to." Again the words were heard in her mind as well as aloud.

There was even a faint ripple in his image that might've been laughter at her stray thought.

"Not too much longer though."