Alexandra stood her ground as the Duke advanced into the barrier control chamber, his hybrid form now so massive he had to compress himself to fit through the shattered doorway. Opalescent fluid flowed around him, forming intricate patterns that pulsed with violet energy. Behind her, Finn and Darius worked frantically at the control consoles, desperately searching for another way to disrupt the Convergence.
"Your efforts are fascinating, but misguided," the Duke's layered voice resonated throughout the chamber. "The desynchronization attempt was... innovative. However, the Convergence has already reached stage three harmonization. It cannot be reversed through conventional means."
"Then we'll find unconventional means," Alexandra replied, her cyan-infused blade held steady despite her exhaustion. "Finn?"
