James' main self of Path flickered and materialized behind the bound Waitara Graphic holding his three children.

Inside the graphic, Jacopo, Winnie, and Noel sat cross-legged with their eyes closed, as if entirely unconscious.

Just as James was about to test the reality, he was abruptly interrupted by two purple-gold shadows speeding out of the void.

"What are you here for?" James shouted.

Instantly, the three cross-legged figures snapped their eyes open, emitting a strange, blood-red light.