It's- a particular form of casting a spell.
Well- more like the act of coming down off of it.
Rather than go through the trouble of making something permanent, it's better to make something temporary, but- -sighs- I really don't have a great head for the explanation but-
Constantly casting multiple spells in my subconscious takes a lot of mental effort, and that leads to a mental fatigue...
I spent too long at a heightened level, and it took a toll on my consciousness.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post-nods- Mm.
I mostly took it in case they fired at me, and I knew I hadn't been in a swordfight in a while. I was kind of rusty.
Needed the time to react and think over the attack. Especially when I had to fight all the minions.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postHomura: (shakes her head) You have nothing to apologize for, Kyoko. I'm the one who should apologize. It is on me that you learned what happened - I...had thought about saying something like "She's not in any more danger of Witching Out than usual" so that you wouldn't have to hear such words.
The damned queen and the relentless knight.

Homura: ...the basement pool may be close to be ready to actually build.
The damned queen and the relentless knight.