"OUT!" He pushed away from the wall entirely, lightning magic flashing and crackling between his fingers. The black rash spread across what was left of his other hand, the Keycrest serving as a final barrier to protect its crystal. Long, slender fingers twitched and moved alongside each other like knives. He didn't summon his weapon; it'd only get in the way. There were faster, cleaner ways to inflict damage.

Why didn't she listen? It was just one simple order. Not too hard to grasp. She'd brought this upon herself.