That first step finally led this new world toward something that until now had only been a shadow in their imagination.
The explorers truly stood outside their own home. Sophia could feel everything through the connection still linked to the group.
And what she felt
Was far greater than she had ever imagined.
Sophia stood in silence, watching the shining gate still open before them. The flow of energy across the entire network moved unsteadily.
Not because of damage.
But because every being in this new world shared the experience of the outer world through the explorers.
"They have finally seen it," she said softly.
Beside her, Adrian Blackwood watched the fluctuations in the connection with focused eyes. "The universe as it truly is."
Daniel swallowed slowly. "I can feel just how vast this place is."
Leonard Graves smiled faintly. "And now they realize just how small their own world really is."
Silence fell.
But this time
It was not empty.
