Alec stood in the dimly lit chamber, shadows dancing around him as he honed his powers over the dark mist, a formidable force that dulled the senses of those unlucky enough to be ensnared by it.

His eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity. As he delved deeper into his training, a subtle disturbance in the air caught Alec's attention.

Without turning, he spoke with a chilling certainty, "I know you are there. Come out."