He noted her motion, how she placed her hand over her stomach as her thoughts moved over things he couldn’t fathom, but whether the motion was out of pain or protection he couldn’t say. He could only see his words evoked a memory and that was enough to tell him it was powerful. He could see the wish for propriety in her expression also, and he was not foolish enough to ignore it. Instead, he moved on, as was her wish.

“Magic can be exciting, but it is also the most destructive force in existence.” If abused or turned to evil purpose. “I prefer a blade in my hand rather than a word on my lips.”