Talk:Frequently Asked Questions/@comment-2601:2C6:380:D9AB:51A0:B28D:6A2F:5DD7-20180526172726/@comment-30514476-20180529095052

Yes, if you energize a friend, it will subtract that amount of rubies from you. Better to just let the counter wind down until the next time you can hire that friend. Each friend can be hired once every 24 hours.