You bear down harder, the pattern singing in your head. It's a battle of energy versus energy. And you win the battle decisively. The conduit snaps shut. You feel it split, and one end stabs into you, staggering you, before the whole conduit fades away.
All the sound Gabriel wasn't making rushes out of him in a deafening screech. He collapses to the floor.
You run to Gabriel. He doesn't move. Dr. Ellison had been so angry after Manish's injury. How much more angry will she be this time? Scared, you shake Gabriel.
His eyelids flutter. "That supposed to happen?" he croaks, voice rough from his scream.
You collapse cross-legged next to Gabriel and let out a deep breath.
Oh Thank Goodness