Must find out! (2)

Currey sat cross-legged on the cold, stone floor, the dim light casting long shadows across the room. The coldness never bothered him the least. Closing his eyes, he exhaled slowly, his breathing steady as he focused his inner energy.

He had never resorted to this before, but at this dire moment, Currey knew that he had to use the unusual to achieve what he wanted. The air around him seemed to shift, growing heavier with a strange stillness.

Reaching out with his mind, he tried to connect with Murray, his thoughts extending like tendrils into the unseen realm. His brow furrowed, his concentration deepening as he searched for even the faintest response.

Minutes turned into what felt like hours. The room was silent except for the rhythmic cadence of his breathing, the occasional beeps from the computers and the slight whirl of the systems.