A Cruel Bond

I stop in front of one of the buildings. Three floors of brick and stone have been torn open like a wound. The windows are gone, part of the roof has collapsed, and several beams protrude from the rubble. I stare at the destruction for a few seconds and snort.

It shouldn't matter to me. I have more important things to do, but I raise one hand anyway. A current of magic slips from my fingers and s