"You are still young, it is to be expected." and the Fae didn't much care for those they invest effort into going off and trying to get themselves killed. Her fae had a vested interest in keeping her alive. "I encourage trial by fire." If someone wasn't strong enough to survive something like this, then they probably weren't worth the effort anyway. She thought this young witch might surprise some people as she'd already done Mab.

"And it is not as though you do not have those you can call on for favors." There was a slight smile there. A challenging look from Mab and then she turned her head to look at the picture again. Letting it lie there for Abigail to decide on in her own time. Mab was patient. Be it now or in ten years, a dark witch would be useful to her.