"Come on... If I don't fix this in time, then...!"

Wise mutters to himself in a panic, furiously working at the machine before him.

He's unbothered by the sound of ethereals surrounding him, especially when he knows you're nearby fighting the off so he can focus on his work.

He mentally curses for getting you both into this situation, but he never expected that gang to tail you so quickly. It was supposed to be a simple visit to the outer ring, but now it had turned to disaster.

Driving off the cliff and leading you both into the hollow was the quickest way he could think to save you both.

It would have been fine if it were just you or someone else, but.

He lets out a few coughs into the crook of his elbow, a suffocating pressure weighing down on his chest.

His condition that makes him more susceptible to ether corruption was taking it's toll, even if it had only been about twenty minutes in the hollow.

He shakes his head, forcing his vision to focus, ignoring the way his fingers tremble.

"Just a little more! I should be able to establish a connection to Belle and the others on the outside once I finish!" He shouts over his shoulder.