( rowena doesn't look up at him but she does nod, accepting what he says and acknowledging that he's right )

I doubt the spells that I used on him before would work.

( especially when she doesn't have gabriel to help her by drugging his drink first. that had been key, that was why it had worked. and even with her power... well, she didn't have that now )

My magic... isn't as strong as it was.

( which pains her to admit but this is dean, dean who is trying to help keep her safe. he needs to know all of the cards )

I don't know it it's because I was dead or it's still returning... each day I'm stronger but it's taking time.

( and she's only getting stronger because she's practicing, communing, being one with magic etc. she's pulling her power back to her and learning the nature if this world )