" Simple spells were light and fun, like a good joke. This spell was as simple as a symphony and as splendid. After adding the last runes, I swirled power through the old spells ensuring they merged with the new spells. The entire castle of spells flexed with the added power, my sign to retreat and hope it worked. Watching the spells bend and move was captivating. One moment they were crawling over each other looking for structure and the next they'd formed a fortress of magic seeking targets, calling them home...." Jones?" " Right behind you." He walked around to my left. " How'd it go?" " Good. Really good." " I can tell. You're glowing." I thought he was joking until I glanced at my hand. I had to look like a giant firefly. " Narselfart!" He laughed. " Don't worry about it. It's kinda' cute. Besides, those boys" - he jerked his head to indicate the younger cops - " aren't ever going to forget this power show. "