[ Ilsa winces a bit at the mention of the blood rites, but nods, knowing there were times when they could be needed. ]

You might get back your connection to your powers in pieces. That's how it was for me.

[ She absently rubs Natalie's back as she thinks. ]

So, maybe four drones and one aware donor per week, unless things get hairy. I'm guessing from the time you took that it wasn't more than a pint from me. If you can, it wouldn't hurt to start keeping a diary of donors, making note of how you feel afterwards. It might help us see what factors are better for you here.