A few seconds later, Epsilom and his luminescent cargo ended their journey, radiating against the Voidsteel wall that marked the end of the seemingly endless corridor into which the last conjured mirror had redirected them.
In their photon form, a portion of their energy was absorbed by the steel wall, but the remainder was re-emitted against the surrounding walls, bathing the austere metal corridor in a dazzling radiance. Under Rigel's slightly belated command, Epsilom terminated their transmutation, and the Gorgonite and his mount reappeared, noticeably emaciated and fatigued.
Soon after, the Gorgonite fell to all fours and began to vomit the contents of his stomach: a conglomerate of gems and minerals, along with other less identifiable substances. The Sinewshade serving as his mount showed no reaction, but its trembling legs and subtle sway betrayed its exhaustion.
