"..." Duke debates arguing that the two functions of the blade aren't exactly spells, but figured that if he could figure out how to do it on his own, they would be spells... and thus it wasn't worth arguing.

"The pale blue one is twisting in and down - gathering in mana or aer or ambient magic to crystallize it. Assume it should work as other sorts of gas-states - compress enough of it, gain a liquid, compress it further and gain a solid. The magic am attempting to reach already becomes one, simply trying a way that does not involve centuries of ingesting." Because Duke is human, and it wouldn't work that way for him.

"The other visual effect is.. again, as it is doing. Spreading the gathered mana about so that it does not have a chance to cause ill effects." Since Felix has stopped, Duke may step in place for a moment... then sit where he was standing.

"... May get windy."