[The sudden action causes Ion to scream again, and if not for Jade forcing his arms apart, there's no doubt that some reaction would have occurred. But thankfully the light fades away, and for a moment, Ion falls completely slack in Jade's grip. Thereafter, the only sound is that of Ion breathing, still nearly hyperventilating.]
[And he blinks. It might not have been obvious in the heat of the moment, but he hadn't blinked once since Jade entered the room. It's only after staring for a moment or two that he finally looks directly at Jade, as though unable to understand what he was seeing.]
[His voice is strained, and very weak when he speaks.]
[Action]
[And he blinks. It might not have been obvious in the heat of the moment, but he hadn't blinked once since Jade entered the room. It's only after staring for a moment or two that he finally looks directly at Jade, as though unable to understand what he was seeing.]
[His voice is strained, and very weak when he speaks.]
...Jade?