As Zadkiel channelled his energy through the glowing staff, he was acutely aware of the intense concentration required to reach his friends. His thoughts extended into the ethereal web of magic, seeking to reconnect with Favian and the others. The chamber crackled with arcane energy, and Zadkiel could feel the ebb and flow of power as it coursed through the staff.
Suddenly, as if emerging from the shadows of their mental disconnection, he felt a flicker of response. It was faint, like a distant echo in the vast caverns of their shared consciousness. The connection was reestablished, and Zadkiel's heart soared with relief and joy. His mental link with Favian, his dear friend and sorcerer companion, was restored.
