The light in front of them remained steady, but there was something fragile about it, as if it could fade at any moment. No one moved for a few seconds, almost afraid that even a small action might disturb it. Jenny stood closest, her eyes fixed on the glowing presence. She could feel it clearly now, stronger than before, but also distant in a way she could not explain. It was like Elisa was right there, yet far away at the same time. The others stayed behind her, watching carefully, unsure of what would happen next.
Jenny slowly raised her hand, hesitating only for a moment before reaching toward the light. As her fingers moved closer, the glow reacted, soft ripples spreading through it just like before. This time, however, it did not break apart. Instead, it gathered slightly, becoming clearer for a brief moment. A faint outline formed again, more stable than before, and for a second, it truly looked like Elisa standing in front of them. Jenny's breath caught, and without thinking, she spoke softly, asking if she could hear them. The light flickered in response, not like random movement, but like an answer.
Behind her, Zoe stepped forward, watching closely. She realized that the energy was reacting to Jenny specifically, not to the others. It was as if the connection between them was stronger than anything else in this place. Louis quietly suggested that Elisa might be stuck in some kind of unstable state, not fully present in their world and not fully part of this one either. Kevin listened carefully, trying to understand, while Jake kept his attention on the surroundings, making sure nothing else was approaching. Stebin, for once, remained silent, his focus completely on the figure in front of them.
Jenny took another small step forward, her voice calmer now as she continued speaking. She told Elisa that they were there, that they had come for her, and that she was not alone. The light responded again, this time growing slightly brighter. For a brief moment, a faint sound seemed to form, not clear enough to understand, but enough to prove that something was trying to come through. Zoe quickly said that Elisa might be trying to communicate, but the energy around her was interfering. The connection was there, but it was unstable, like a signal that could not fully reach them.
As the light flickered once more, Jenny realized that simply standing there would not be enough. Elisa was trapped between two worlds, and if they wanted to bring her back, they needed to find a way to stabilize whatever was holding her there. She slowly lowered her hand, her expression changing from relief to determination. Turning slightly toward the others, she said that they were close, closer than they had ever been, but they were not done yet. The presence in front of them remained, glowing softly, waiting, as if it knew they would not leave without finding a way to bring it back completely.