I marched into the clearing like I owned it. Which I did, honestly. The ones gathered in the back who didn't see me coming leaped out of the path of my power as I made a blade from it and forced it between them, stirring meeps and cries of fear and surprise. Yes, I could have handled this better. But was I in the mood?

What do you think?

"Nice of all of you to join me," I said, voice booming as I boosted it with magic. My words echoed back from the trees, fed with power enough ...