Somewhat. If a tad more explosive. And expensive. [and runs the risk of backfiring in her face. More dangerous than a snapped bow string, in her eyes.] But I've seen Percy in action, and this..change ensures that I possess knowledge on how to use them. It's now just a matter of practicing.

I can think of far worse jokes. [her head shakes, before she motions with her right hand: down this path, off the main road.] And not exactly the meanest thing to have happened to us since meeting Astoria.

How about you? How different are these new spells of yours?