The rhythm was no longer merely sustaining itself. It began to bounce, to resonate, spreading further from its point of origin in ways that grew increasingly difficult to trace.
Sophia felt it as subtle waves that did not halt at any single layer; rather, they penetrated, influenced, and then returned in a slightly altered form.
She stood within its flow.
Feeling.
Following.
Understanding.
"This is starting to resonate," she said softly.
Beside her, Adrian Blackwood narrowed his eyes. "Reflections that bring change."
Daniel drew a sharp breath. "I can sense the effects at multiple points all at once."
Leonard Graves smiled faintly. "It is not just spreading. It is returning."
Silence fell.
But this time,
It was not empty.
Instead, it was filled with layered dynamics.
Sophia closed her eyes.
She delved deeper.
And there,
She saw things with greater clarity.
Every interaction sent outward
Was no longer simply received;
It was reflected back,
