Edric nodded. "It functions heavily on the intent of the spellcaster, but you always name an end destination for each thread of the spell to converge in at the end. We'll need to pick a spot to cast the spell from and pick the end point that makes the most sense from an efficiency perspective." Most people at the disaster site probably knew to evacuate, but they couldn't risk their lives by assuming.

"It makes most sense to start at the heart of the disaster. Are you prepared?" he asked. Ozymandias Dempsey seemed competent on the surface—he had a good grasp of logic, quick thinking, and a level-headed demeanor—but he'd seen lots of people who crumbled when faced with actual danger.

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