[IRP] The First of Many

[Toogee]

Paige looked on as Shad unleashed a wind spell from his sword to push back the flames and smoke. She was unsure of the wisdom to openly use such magic, but she was glad he did. As far as Paige was concerned a random gust of wind saved them from the fire. It bought the woman enough time to organize the evacuation so everyone wouldn’t get stuck in the doorway.

“You didn’t know,” Paige responded to Shad’s apology. “Just concentrate on keeping that fire away. I’ll let Neil know of the change- Neil!”

Evidently, part of the roof did fall in, onto poor Neil. Paige ran across the room and knelt down to assist him. Though she could barely lift the beam, it was enough to push it off of Neil’s legs. She did not notice the books beside him; there wasn’t enough time to investigate what they were or who they belonged to. The creaking roof grew louder.

“Please tell me your legs aren’t broken,” Paige said to Neil, offering her arms to help him up. She did not have the strength to carry him out, especially with the heat growing stronger. She could certainly support him as a crutch however. Whatever the case, she would do her best to get him out of the building.
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“Stand your ground, you morons!” Glass warned his underlings. “We didn’t come this far so you could run into some broad’s spear. If she wants to test strength, let it be the strength of my magic!”

Glass launched another meteor spell, but this time, it did not arch into the sky. The fireball jetted across the fields, aimed at Orica’s loud mouth.
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Meanwhile, the villagers that were supposed to be moving through the ambush point were busy helping civilians out of the schoolhouse. That was until the attack on Orica and Satsume commenced. The blacksmith called the others to get back to position.