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Just as Ethan moved toward her with the intention of snatching her phone, she instinctively pulled back, cautioning him against attempting anything funny. Otherwise, she threatened to upload the compromising picture across multiple social media platforms, ensuring it would reach a wide audience.
"What do you want?" Ethan asked, his tone firm as he locked eyes with Amy.
"Ah, now we're getting somewhere," Amy exclaimed, clapping her hands together with a chuckle.
Ethan waited patiently for her to continue speaking, all the while surreptitiously gathering the water element behind her back, slowly and quietly, careful not to alert her to its sudden presence.
As he concentrated, tiny droplets began to form at her feet, a subtle manifestation of his elemental manipulation.
