"I understand," Claudia said, giving a slight nod. "May I clean up before I get to work?"

She knew the image would practically be seared into her mind until she completed the task, and wondered just how long it would take. Days, at least. Not to mention she'd have to get some humans to use as fodder to fuel the spells properly.

Sheep were easy to cull, at least. Sometimes mortals practically begged to be slaughtered.