Daggered Heart
As the elevator sped downward, Gojaro rubbed the top of his head, a gesture of deep thought or perhaps frustration. "I wish I knew," he admitted. "All I understand is that the person who first discovered it didn't fully comprehend what was happening until he broke his connection with the crystal."
Jade, lost in contemplation with her hand resting thoughtfully on her chin, murmured, "Huh, I see. So much doesn't make sense when I think about it. Just how many people have had their abilities unlocked, and why—"
Her speculative musing was abruptly interrupted as she staggered back, the elevator coming to a sudden halt. A soft ding announced their arrival before the doors slid open, revealing a landscape vastly different from the floors above. As Jade stepped out, her eyes widened at the sight, and Gojaro, with a hint of nostalgia mixed with unease, remarked, "I haven't been down here in so long. To be honest, it is a bit creepy."