Editing Self (section)

===Spending Self===
The Self is the "default" source of [[Power]] for fuelling [[Practice]]<nowiki/>s. If not paid for with some other kind of power, most Practices will draw on the Self, usually drawing equally on all parts of the Self. Thus leaving them a bit weaker in personality, body, connections etc.<ref name=":23" /> 

If one lacks the power for a Practice, attempting it may simply have no effect, or drain them to the point of passing out and risking grave harm to their Self.{{Cite}} 

Using [[blood]] to power a practice draws on the blood donor's Self,<ref>Blood is power, basically the most distilled and direct form you can offer.  The caveat being that when you deal with some Others, you give an inch, they take a mile.  And you don’t want them taking a mile of your blood or personal power. [...]  Remember that every second that you’re using your blood to keep it here, you’re making yourself just a bit weaker.  - [https://pactwebserial.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/damages-2-3-2/ excerpt] from [[Damages 2.3]]</ref> especially the physical side of their self, leaving them physically drained.<ref name=":23" />