"Who dares invade our minds?" Zadkiel thought with a steely resolve, projecting his thoughts into the mental link. He wasn't going to allow this trespass to go unchallenged. It was a blatant violation of their trust and unity, and he would protect his friends and the sanctity of their connection.
The response was a chilling laugh, cold and malevolent, echoing within their shared mental space. "Bearer of fate, you seek to change destiny, yet you can't prevent an intrusion into your very thoughts. How can you hope to alter the world's course when you can't even protect your own mind?"
Zadkiel's heart sank as he recognized the voice that had intruded upon their mental link. It was unmistakably Favian's voice, but something about it was off, twisted into an eerie, unnatural giggle that sent shivers down his spine.
"Favian? Is that you?" Zadkiel thought, a mixture of concern and confusion coursing through his mind. He couldn't comprehend what he was hearing.