Unfortunately, the mission was a failure. The child did not revel in the destruction of the town and attempted to flee. His cowardice likely contributed to his binding to the White, and his handlers were punished for their failure. Next time, they should be more willing to force the child into the flames directly. A burn, even a severe one, is more preferable to death.

There were no direct witnesses to the destruction of the town; the Enforcers adequately performed their duty to silence all inhabitants. They suspected nothing afterward.

The aide you lent me is still alive, and I request he be permanently requisitioned to me. He did not revel in killing as the other Enforcers did, but also did not shy from any tasks given him. I understand this is unusual and will accept your response.

There was at least one indirect witness to the events. Two of the handlers had escaped and ran into a northern bound – some purple color – and she witnessed their execution. She did not appear to be a threat, but she managed to shield the child in her arms. I suspect her aspect was to blame.

While she died, a male – also northern bound, a golden color – appeared. I suspect, given the child, that this was her mate. He was incredibly powerful – physically, at least – and I attempted to burn him only to find that my aspect had vanished. He likely took it from me, as he subsequently burned the surrounding area to the ground in a display of heat that I have only born witness to once before.

The male approached with hatred, but the cry of the child drew his attention away. Instead of turning his anger on me, he took the child from the husk that may have been his wife and ran in the distance. Given my state, as well as the need to discuss the future with the other Enforcers, I did not follow.

My aspect did return to me after an hour or so, and it does not seem to have been affected by its absence.

The surrounding carnage caused by the male’s tantrum likely provides a cover for the massacre. It is possible, though not likely, that he was unaware of the massacre itself and may blame the burning of the town on his own actions. I have provided the general area he escaped to, but I caution searching for him.

He is dangerous. He likely has something he cares for – his child – which could make him unpredictable. He may be blaming himself for the destruction of the town and, even if not, it would be an easy matter to spread that information ourselves. The specifics of his aspect are, currently, unknown. But it is known that he can disable, or steal, the aspects of at least one other.

The benefits of silencing him do not balance the potential cost of going after him.