Round 141

The walls' breathing sped up in response to Halie's second channeling, their synchronized pattern becoming more frantic and complex. The grinding sound of the plates preparing to crush them grew louder, matching the pulse of the low hum that now filled the air. Jeane maintained her concentration, sweat beading on her forehead as she kept Silra contained within the arcane field. "Halie," she hissed again, "how long before your arm fully corrupts? We need to know exactly what timeline we're working with here."