Perhaps, the Mistress took our powers away because she doesn't want anyone equal or above her? We are meant to appear as slaves or peasants to her great power, so magic does not fit in that category.

[What a shame. If he had his magic he might have been able to get out of here by now. Possibly.]

As for people having sex....yes, I have noticed that. How....lewd.

[He chuckled softly and swallowed some more wine, enjoying the fruity flavour on his tongue. Of course, he was being sarcastic. He loved the fact that sex was so easily accepted here.]

I, myself, haven't indulged in any intimacy with anyone as of yet since....I have been too busy with my chores.