Using his control over the Everwood divine artifact, Aksai overlapped the spatial fabric once more, pulling the vine fully into his chamber.
The twisting length swayed, as though sensing its master's weakness. Then, as if preprogrammed, it stretched forward with precise aim and latched itself onto the spot just above his tailbone.
Aksai clenched his jaw as he felt the first sting of contact. A faint shiver ran through him as the vine burrowed in place, anchoring itself. Then the flow began. Warm, vibrant life essence surged into him, spreading through his body like spring water pouring into cracked soil. His pale complexion flushed with a faint glow of health.
The heaviness in his chest lightened, his heartbeat steadied, and his eyes regained some of their clarity.
He let out a long breath, the corners of his lips twitching faintly upward. "Good… it's working. I was beginning to think it was irreversible damage."
