That grin was both unnerving and yet somehow inspiring. Just a nudge and he was smiling like that? His first act of power. He closed his eyes and tried to concentrate harder. He didn't exist anymore. His world was shattered. He was gone. He didn't exist.

He didn't matter.

The words came pouring in again and he ground his teeth. He pushed with all he had to dispel the words as he tried to chant. He did matter. He did exist. He was here, right now. He pushed as he finished the incantation. More than a few jewels moved this time, a stronger breeze but nothing inspiring.