When your people brought melange to me one load at a time, it took forever to fill my cargo ship, Keedair said, his voice several footsteps ahead!  
By now you must understand that there are consequences for your actions. Too late, she noticed something shimmering in his hand. He pointed the device at her and said, It is time to change the parameters.
 
Wait -- Serena saw a burst of white light, and then numbness engulfed her body. She could no longer stand. Her legs drooped as if they had turned to water. Falling, she made an attempt to protect Manion, who howled in surprised fear as he and his mother melted to the floor!