"Goddamn it!" Closing her eyes, she concentrated on the flame, pouring herself into it. It expanded slowly, surrounding her and pushing back the fog. She could feel the resistance, and she bit her lip so hard it bled.

I just want to get out of here damn it Jalen why didn't you come anyway I don't know how to stop this-

She could feel the flame wavering, and she knew she couldn't do this much longer. She'd never seen the need to practice very often, and now look where it'd gotten her.

"I- I'll tell you! Just stop it! Please, just stop!"