Valdis shook her head, "I don't think any amount of reinforcement could have held up to that kind of storm."

Between the eddies and the sense of dread from the hatchlings that had lingered for a time, she felt there was a power at work that might be stronger than them. Hopefully she was wrong.

"I'm checking the entire floor," she told Rutile, "There are several meetings today, but some have been delayed due to streets being washed out, or other damages. I wouldn't worry too much. Rebuilding won't be overlooked."