The new presence did not leave the connection after appearing. It also did not move forward or try to push against the boundary of the system. It stayed exactly where it had first appeared, holding its position in a way that felt steady and controlled. It did not feel random or uncertain. Instead, it felt like it was there for a reason, even if that reason was not clear yet.
Aurelion stayed focused on it, keeping his awareness steady inside the system while observing the distant pattern. Unlike the first system they had faced, this one did not bring the same pressure or tension. There was no force pushing against them, no sign of control or resistance. But even without that, it did not feel safe to ignore.
