"Are you there?" I thought and a series of ones and zeroes flew from my fingertips.

"I am always here." It replied but it was arcane runes spiraling towards me.

"I didn't expect that. I need your help." I asked as numbers and runes intermingled.

"I am always here." It replied again but the emphasis changed. This time 'I' received more power.

"I want to touch Gregory's mind. Can you show me how?"

"I am always here." It said a third time. This time 'always' carried the burden.

"Am I always in touch with him?" I asked and I felt a wave of dizziness. "I am out of sync... the...