That almost sounds like whatever toughens her body responds to intent — drawing blood during a medical exam was intended to aid her, so it was ‘allowed’. The finger-nick bit would have harmed her, so it was blocked, so to speak.
… Which means it’s literally magic — at least in the sense that the core tenet of science is that a properly conducted experiment should have reproducible results regardless of the observer’s intent.
I’m not sure that’s correct. She lived for seven millenia with the Prime sharing her head. When he had to leave (or surely they would both die), I think it was traumatic. I think a good deal of Adah was removed also.
… Which means it’s literally magic — at least in the sense that the core tenet of science is that a properly conducted experiment should have reproducible results regardless of the observer’s intent.
That means The Walker definitely committed suicide.