Gabrielle sat cross-legged on her bed, her eyes closed, and her hands clasped together around one of Elise's ornaments. She focused on her breath, clearing her mind, and reaching out with her senses. She tried to connect with Elise, to feel her energy. Maybe this time, she might get something. Her mind expanded, searching for that familiar spark that was uniquely Elise. At first, there was nothing. Only a dull, space where Elise's presence should have been. She sighed in frustration but continued. Suddenly, a faint hum filled her mind, and Gabrielle felt a jolt of recognition. Elise was there, but her energy was weak, fragmented, and laced with fear. Gabrielle's eyes snapped open, and she felt a surge of alarm. Something was wrong. Elise was in trouble. She was in danger before, but this felt more dangerous, and for her to sense her, she must be near. That means she must have escaped. Gabrielle's mind was racing with possibilities, her heart pounding with a sense of urgency. S
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